Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU29 · West Sussex
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU23 · Surrey
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ripley has less crime — 37 vs 40 incidents in April 2026.
Midhurst and Ripley recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 40 and 37 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Midhurst sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (5), while Ripley has more Shoplifting (15). 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 Midhurst — 37 vs 40 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Ripley 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 Ripley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ripley recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 40).