Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU29 · West Sussex
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH24 · Hampshire
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Midhurst has less crime — 40 vs 74 incidents in April 2026.
Ringwood recorded notably higher crime than Midhurst in April 2026 — 74 vs 40 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Midhurst sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (5), while Ringwood has more Other theft (8). 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 Ringwood — 40 vs 74 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Midhurst is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Midhurst saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Ringwood had more Other theft. Overall, Midhurst recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 74).