Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU26 · Surrey
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Haslemere has less crime — 36 vs 44 incidents in April 2026.
Blackwater and Hawley saw somewhat more crime than Haslemere in April 2026 (44 vs 36 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwater and Hawley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Public order (4), while Haslemere has more Anti-social behaviour (4) and Shoplifting (3). 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, Haslemere recorded fewer crimes than Blackwater and Hawley — 36 vs 44 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Haslemere 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 Haslemere had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Haslemere recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 44).