Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU27 · Surrey
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Blackwater and Hawley has less crime — 41 vs 48 incidents in February 2026.
Haslemere saw somewhat more crime than Blackwater and Hawley in February 2026 (48 vs 41 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwater and Hawley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Haslemere has more Shoplifting (7). 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, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer crimes than Haslemere — 41 vs 48 incidents. That is 15% 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 Haslemere had more Shoplifting. Overall, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 48).