Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU14 · Hampshire
189
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Blackwater and Hawley has less crime — 44 vs 189 incidents in April 2026.
Farnborough recorded substantially more crime than Blackwater and Hawley in April 2026 — 189 incidents compared to 44, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwater and Hawley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Public order (4), while Farnborough has more Anti-social behaviour (22) and Other theft (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer crimes than Farnborough — 44 vs 189 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Blackwater and Hawley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blackwater and Hawley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Farnborough had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 189).