Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU11 · Hampshire
241
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
GU17 · Hampshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Blackwater and Hawley has less crime — 41 vs 241 incidents in February 2026.
Aldershot recorded substantially more crime than Blackwater and Hawley in February 2026 — 241 incidents compared to 41, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldershot sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29), while Blackwater and Hawley has more Criminal damage & arson (5). 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 February 2026 Police data, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer crimes than Aldershot — 41 vs 241 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 February 2026, Aldershot saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Blackwater and Hawley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 241).