Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH25 · Hampshire
91
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU32 · Hampshire
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Stroud has less crime — 10 vs 91 incidents in April 2026.
New Milton recorded substantially more crime than Stroud in April 2026 — 91 incidents compared to 10, a 9.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: New Milton sees higher rates of Public order (13) and Criminal damage & arson (11), while Stroud has more Burglary (1) and Other crime (1). 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, Stroud recorded fewer crimes than New Milton — 10 vs 91 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Stroud is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, New Milton saw higher rates of Public order and Criminal damage & arson while Stroud had more Burglary and Other crime. Overall, Stroud recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 91).