Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU11 · Hampshire
257
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BH25 · Hampshire
91
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
New Milton has less crime — 91 vs 257 incidents in April 2026.
Aldershot recorded substantially more crime than New Milton in April 2026 — 257 incidents compared to 91, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldershot sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36) and Anti-social behaviour (36), while New Milton has more Public order (13) and Criminal damage & arson (11). Aldershot sits above the national average for recorded crime while New Milton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, New Milton recorded fewer crimes than Aldershot — 91 vs 257 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. New Milton 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 New Milton had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, New Milton recorded fewer total crimes (91 vs 257).