Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CR6 · Surrey
39
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Whyteleafe has less crime — 39 vs 41 incidents in February 2026.
Blackwater and Hawley and Whyteleafe recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 41 and 39 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwater and Hawley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Whyteleafe has more 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 February 2026 Police data, Whyteleafe recorded fewer crimes than Blackwater and Hawley — 39 vs 41 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Whyteleafe 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 Whyteleafe had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Whyteleafe recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 41).