Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU10 · Surrey
53
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Blackwater and Hawley has less crime — 44 vs 53 incidents in April 2026.
Farnham saw somewhat more crime than Blackwater and Hawley in April 2026 (53 vs 44 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwater and Hawley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Public order (4), while Farnham has more Anti-social behaviour (8) and Shoplifting (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer crimes than Farnham — 44 vs 53 incidents. That is 17% 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 Farnham had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 53).