Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU26 · Surrey
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Haslemere has less crime — 17 vs 41 incidents in February 2026.
Blackwater and Hawley recorded notably higher crime than Haslemere in February 2026 — 41 vs 17 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwater and Hawley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7) and Criminal damage & arson (5), while Haslemere has more Other theft (3) 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 February 2026 Police data, Haslemere recorded fewer crimes than Blackwater and Hawley — 17 vs 41 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Haslemere 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 Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Haslemere had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Haslemere recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 41).