Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH21 · Dorset
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Colehill has less crime — 40 vs 41 incidents in February 2026.
Blackwater and Hawley and Colehill recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 41 and 40 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwater and Hawley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Colehill has more Shoplifting (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Colehill recorded fewer crimes than Blackwater and Hawley — 40 vs 41 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. Colehill is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blackwater and Hawley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Colehill had more Shoplifting. Overall, Colehill recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 41).