Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU29 · West Sussex
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Midhurst has less crime — 40 vs 44 incidents in April 2026.
Blackwater and Hawley and Midhurst recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 44 and 40 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwater and Hawley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Public order (4), while Midhurst has more Anti-social behaviour (10) and Vehicle crime (5). 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, Midhurst recorded fewer crimes than Blackwater and Hawley — 40 vs 44 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Midhurst 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 Midhurst had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Midhurst recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 44).