Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP1 · Hertfordshire
299
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
HP13 · Buckinghamshire
322
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hemel Hempstead has less crime — 299 vs 322 incidents in February 2026.
Hemel Hempstead and High Wycombe recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 299 and 322 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hemel Hempstead recorded fewer crimes than High Wycombe — 299 vs 322 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes. High Wycombe is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Hemel Hempstead recorded 99 incidents of this type vs 115 in High Wycombe. Total crime levels were broadly similar.