Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP5 · Buckinghamshire
115
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
HP3 · Hertfordshire
205
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Chesham has less crime — 115 vs 205 incidents in April 2026.
Hemel Hempstead recorded notably higher crime than Chesham in April 2026 — 205 vs 115 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chesham sees higher rates of Public order (13), while Hemel Hempstead has more Shoplifting (36). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Chesham recorded fewer crimes than Hemel Hempstead — 115 vs 205 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Hemel Hempstead is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chesham saw higher rates of Public order while Hemel Hempstead had more Shoplifting. Overall, Chesham recorded fewer total crimes (115 vs 205).