Hemel Hempstead vs Tring — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Hemel Hempstead

HP3 · Hertfordshire

223

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences75
  • Anti-social behaviour51
  • Shoplifting29

Tring

HP23 · Hertfordshire

47

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Shoplifting7

Tring has less crime — 47 vs 223 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Hemel Hempstead recorded substantially more crime than Tring in February 2026 — 223 incidents compared to 47, a 4.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Hemel Hempstead records significantly more (75 vs 17 incidents). 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Hemel Hempstead or Tring safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Tring recorded fewer crimes than Hemel Hempstead — 47 vs 223 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Tring is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Hemel Hempstead and Tring?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Hemel Hempstead recorded 75 incidents of this type vs 17 in Tring. Overall, Tring had fewer total crimes (47 vs 223).

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