Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU6 · Surrey
36
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Cranleigh has less crime — 36 vs 41 incidents in February 2026.
Blackwater and Hawley and Cranleigh recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 41 and 36 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwater and Hawley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Cranleigh has more Public order (4). 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, Cranleigh recorded fewer crimes than Blackwater and Hawley — 36 vs 41 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Cranleigh 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 Cranleigh had more Public order. Overall, Cranleigh recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 41).