Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU12 · Surrey
172
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
GU17 · Hampshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Blackwater and Hawley has less crime — 41 vs 172 incidents in February 2026.
Ash recorded substantially more crime than Blackwater and Hawley in February 2026 — 172 incidents compared to 41, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ash sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24) and Public order (22), while Blackwater and Hawley has more Anti-social behaviour (7) and Criminal damage & arson (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer crimes than Ash — 41 vs 172 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Blackwater and Hawley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ash saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Blackwater and Hawley had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 172).