Ringwood vs Windlesham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ringwood

BH24 · Hampshire

74

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Other theft8

Windlesham

GU18 · Surrey

42

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Other theft8
  • Shoplifting8

Windlesham has less crime — 42 vs 74 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ringwood recorded notably higher crime than Windlesham in April 2026 — 74 vs 42 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ringwood sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (20), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Ringwood or Windlesham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Windlesham recorded fewer crimes than Ringwood — 42 vs 74 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Windlesham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ringwood and Windlesham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ringwood saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while Windlesham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Windlesham recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 74).

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