Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU12 · Surrey
172
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
GU29 · West Sussex
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Midhurst has less crime — 19 vs 172 incidents in February 2026.
Ash recorded substantially more crime than Midhurst in February 2026 — 172 incidents compared to 19, a 9.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ash sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24) and Public order (22), while Midhurst has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Robbery (1). 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, Midhurst recorded fewer crimes than Ash — 19 vs 172 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Midhurst 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 Midhurst had more Anti-social behaviour and Robbery. Overall, Midhurst recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 172).