Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU34 · Hampshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU29 · West Sussex
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Midhurst has less crime — 40 vs 43 incidents in April 2026.
Alton and Midhurst recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 43 and 40 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alton sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Midhurst has more Vehicle crime (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, Midhurst recorded fewer crimes than Alton — 40 vs 43 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes. Midhurst 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 Midhurst had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Midhurst recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 43).