Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU34 · Hampshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH23 · Dorset
63
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Alton has less crime — 43 vs 63 incidents in April 2026.
Burton saw somewhat more crime than Alton in April 2026 (63 vs 43 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alton sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Burton has more Shoplifting (10). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Alton recorded fewer crimes than Burton — 43 vs 63 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Alton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Alton saw higher rates of Other theft while Burton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Alton recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 63).