Alton vs Cranleigh — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Alton

GU34 · Hampshire

43

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Other theft5

Cranleigh

GU6 · Surrey

36

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Shoplifting5
  • Public order5

Cranleigh has less crime — 36 vs 43 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Alton saw somewhat more crime than Cranleigh in April 2026 (43 vs 36 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (8) and Other theft (5), while Cranleigh has more Shoplifting (5) and Public order (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Alton or Cranleigh safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Cranleigh recorded fewer crimes than Alton — 36 vs 43 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Cranleigh is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Alton and Cranleigh?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Alton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Cranleigh had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Cranleigh recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 43).

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