Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU14 · Hampshire
169
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Blackwater and Hawley has less crime — 41 vs 169 incidents in February 2026.
Farnborough recorded substantially more crime than Blackwater and Hawley in February 2026 — 169 incidents compared to 41, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwater and Hawley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Farnborough has more Shoplifting (19). 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, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer crimes than Farnborough — 41 vs 169 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Blackwater and Hawley 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 Farnborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 169).