Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU11 · Hampshire
257
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU17 · Hampshire
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Blackwater and Hawley has less crime — 44 vs 257 incidents in April 2026.
Aldershot recorded substantially more crime than Blackwater and Hawley in April 2026 — 257 incidents compared to 44, a 5.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldershot sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36) and Anti-social behaviour (36), while Blackwater and Hawley has more Criminal damage & arson (9) and Public order (4). Aldershot sits above the national average for recorded crime while Blackwater and Hawley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer crimes than Aldershot — 44 vs 257 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Blackwater and Hawley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aldershot saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Blackwater and Hawley had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 257).