Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH25 · Hampshire
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU32 · Hampshire
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Stroud has less crime — 5 vs 95 incidents in February 2026.
New Milton recorded substantially more crime than Stroud in February 2026 — 95 incidents compared to 5, a 19.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: New Milton sees higher rates of Public order (13) and Other theft (8), while Stroud has more Drugs (1) and Burglary (1). 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, Stroud recorded fewer crimes than New Milton — 5 vs 95 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Stroud is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, New Milton saw higher rates of Public order and Other theft while Stroud had more Drugs and Burglary. Overall, Stroud recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 95).