Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU34 · Hampshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU6 · Surrey
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cranleigh has less crime — 36 vs 43 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).