Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP5 · Buckinghamshire
115
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
HP13 · Buckinghamshire
316
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Chesham has less crime — 115 vs 316 incidents in April 2026.
High Wycombe recorded substantially more crime than Chesham in April 2026 — 316 incidents compared to 115, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chesham sees higher rates of Public order (13), while High Wycombe has more Shoplifting (50). 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 High Wycombe — 115 vs 316 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. High Wycombe is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chesham saw higher rates of Public order while High Wycombe had more Shoplifting. Overall, Chesham recorded fewer total crimes (115 vs 316).