Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP2 · Hertfordshire
305
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
HP12 · Buckinghamshire
226
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
High Wycombe has less crime — 226 vs 305 incidents in April 2026.
Hemel Hempstead saw somewhat more crime than High Wycombe in April 2026 (305 vs 226 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hemel Hempstead sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (31), while High Wycombe has more Other theft (25). 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 — 226 vs 305 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Hemel Hempstead is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hemel Hempstead saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while High Wycombe had more Other theft. Overall, High Wycombe recorded fewer total crimes (226 vs 305).