Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU17 · Hampshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU18 · Surrey
27
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Windlesham has less crime — 27 vs 41 incidents in February 2026.
Blackwater and Hawley recorded notably higher crime than Windlesham in February 2026 — 41 vs 27 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwater and Hawley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Windlesham has more Shoplifting (8). 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, Windlesham recorded fewer crimes than Blackwater and Hawley — 27 vs 41 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Windlesham 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 Windlesham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Windlesham recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 41).