Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU12 · Surrey
172
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BH24 · Hampshire
71
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ringwood has less crime — 71 vs 172 incidents in February 2026.
Ash recorded notably higher crime than Ringwood in February 2026 — 172 vs 71 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ash sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24) and Public order (22), while Ringwood has more Anti-social behaviour (11) and Criminal damage & arson (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ringwood recorded fewer crimes than Ash — 71 vs 172 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Ringwood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ash saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Ringwood had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ringwood recorded fewer total crimes (71 vs 172).