Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH25 · Hampshire
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU8 · Surrey
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Witley has less crime — 12 vs 95 incidents in February 2026.
New Milton recorded substantially more crime than Witley in February 2026 — 95 incidents compared to 12, a 7.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: New Milton sees higher rates of Other theft (8), while Witley has more Criminal damage & arson (3). 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, Witley recorded fewer crimes than New Milton — 12 vs 95 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Witley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, New Milton saw higher rates of Other theft while Witley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Witley recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 95).