Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP1 · Hertfordshire
357
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
HP13 · Buckinghamshire
316
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
High Wycombe has less crime — 316 vs 357 incidents in April 2026.
Hemel Hempstead and High Wycombe recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 357 and 316 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 April 2026 Police data, High Wycombe recorded fewer crimes than Hemel Hempstead — 316 vs 357 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Hemel Hempstead is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Hemel Hempstead recorded 112 incidents of this type vs 125 in High Wycombe. Overall, High Wycombe had fewer total crimes (316 vs 357).