Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU12 · Surrey
172
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BH23 · Dorset
98
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Burton has less crime — 98 vs 172 incidents in February 2026.
Ash recorded notably higher crime than Burton in February 2026 — 172 vs 98 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ash sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Burton has more Anti-social behaviour (38). 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, Burton recorded fewer crimes than Ash — 98 vs 172 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Burton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ash saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Burton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Burton recorded fewer total crimes (98 vs 172).