Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU34 · Hampshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU26 · Surrey
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Haslemere has less crime — 36 vs 43 incidents in April 2026.
Alton saw somewhat more crime than Haslemere in April 2026 (43 vs 36 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alton sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Haslemere has more Shoplifting (3). 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, Haslemere recorded fewer crimes than Alton — 36 vs 43 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Haslemere 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 Haslemere had more Shoplifting. Overall, Haslemere recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 43).