Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HP2 · Hertfordshire
305
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
HP23 · Hertfordshire
78
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Tring has less crime — 78 vs 305 incidents in April 2026.
Hemel Hempstead recorded substantially more crime than Tring in April 2026 — 305 incidents compared to 78, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hemel Hempstead sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (31), while Tring has more Shoplifting (8). Hemel Hempstead sits above the national average for recorded crime while Tring is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Tring recorded fewer crimes than Hemel Hempstead — 78 vs 305 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Tring is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hemel Hempstead saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Tring had more Shoplifting. Overall, Tring recorded fewer total crimes (78 vs 305).