Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP15 · Buckinghamshire
33
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HP3 · Hertfordshire
205
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hazlemere has less crime — 33 vs 205 incidents in April 2026.
Hemel Hempstead recorded substantially more crime than Hazlemere in April 2026 — 205 incidents compared to 33, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hazlemere sees higher rates of Other theft (4) and Other crime (2), while Hemel Hempstead has more Anti-social behaviour (59) and Shoplifting (36). Hazlemere is below the national average while Hemel Hempstead is above, making Hazlemere the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hazlemere recorded fewer crimes than Hemel Hempstead — 33 vs 205 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Hazlemere is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hazlemere saw higher rates of Other theft and Other crime while Hemel Hempstead had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Hazlemere recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 205).