Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU34 · Hampshire
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU12 · Surrey
172
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Alton has less crime — 42 vs 172 incidents in February 2026.
Ash recorded substantially more crime than Alton in February 2026 — 172 incidents compared to 42, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (8) and Drugs (4), while Ash has more Shoplifting (24) and Public order (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Alton recorded fewer crimes than Ash — 42 vs 172 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Alton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Alton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Drugs while Ash had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Alton recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 172).