Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU34 · Hampshire
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU29 · West Sussex
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Midhurst has less crime — 19 vs 40 incidents in February 2026.
Alton recorded notably higher crime than Midhurst in February 2026 — 40 vs 19 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alton sees higher rates of Drugs (4), while Midhurst has more Burglary (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Midhurst recorded fewer crimes than Alton — 19 vs 40 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Midhurst 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 Midhurst had more Burglary. Overall, Midhurst recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 40).