Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU23 · Surrey
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ripley has less crime — 37 vs 44 incidents in April 2026.
Blackwater and Hawley saw somewhat more crime than Ripley in April 2026 (44 vs 37 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwater and Hawley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Public order (4), while Ripley has more Shoplifting (15) and Anti-social behaviour (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, Ripley recorded fewer crimes than Blackwater and Hawley — 37 vs 44 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Ripley 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 Ripley had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ripley recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 44).