Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU34 · Hampshire
42
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU15 · Surrey
112
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Alton has less crime — 42 vs 112 incidents in February 2026.
Camberley recorded substantially more crime than Alton in February 2026 — 112 incidents compared to 42, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alton sees higher rates of Drugs (4), while Camberley has more Public order (14). 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 Camberley — 42 vs 112 incidents. That is 63% 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 Drugs while Camberley had more Public order. Overall, Alton recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 112).