Ash vs Colehill — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ash

GU12 · Surrey

172

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences47
  • Shoplifting24
  • Public order22

Colehill

BH21 · Dorset

40

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Shoplifting7

Colehill has less crime — 40 vs 172 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Ash recorded substantially more crime than Colehill in February 2026 — 172 incidents compared to 40, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ash sees higher rates of Public order (22), while Colehill has more Anti-social behaviour (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ash or Colehill safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Colehill recorded fewer crimes than Ash — 40 vs 172 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Colehill is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ash and Colehill?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ash saw higher rates of Public order while Colehill had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Colehill recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 172).

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