A town in Buckinghamshire has been named the cheating capital of the county, after figures show almost 1,000 people cheated on their partner during the last year.

Figures sourced from a new Infidelity Index has revealed that cheating is on the rise across the county, but nowhere higher than in High Wycombe.

The Infidelity Index found that adultery is “booming” in the town, with 996 people cheating on their partner compared to last year.

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Despite the increase, High Wycombe ranks 276 in a national ranking of adulterers in proportion to the population, at 1.1 per cent.

Chester topped the list with 4.52 per cent of the city cheating on their partners, followed by Canterbury with 4.4 per cent and Leeds with 4.31 per cent.

Beaconsfield saw more cheaters this year, up 4.5 per cent with 481 people cheating on their loved ones.

Number of people having affairs in Bucks towns:

  • High Wycombe - 996
  • Aylesbury - 800
  • Beaconsfield - 481
  • Amersham - 294
  • Chesham - 684
  • Marlow - 695
  • Gerrards Cross - 386
  • Milton Keynes - 839 

A spokeswoman for Illicit Encounters said: “The cost of living crisis has been a huge factor in boosting the numbers of affairs.

“Sex is one of the few things you can do which is free and is a good way to relieve stress.

“Fewer unhappy couples can afford to divorce because the cost of setting up two homes is astronomical. Far cheaper to stay in an unhappy relationship and have a discreet affair.

“A second factor has been life finally returning to normal after Covid and cheaters making up for lost time after two years of restrictions.

“The run-up to Christmas is always a boom time for affairs because most people are back in the office and looking for some fun.”