Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH24 · Hampshire
71
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU19 · Surrey
50
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Windlesham has less crime — 50 vs 71 incidents in February 2026.
Ringwood saw somewhat more crime than Windlesham in February 2026 (71 vs 50 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ringwood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8), while Windlesham has more Other theft (6). 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, Windlesham recorded fewer crimes than Ringwood — 50 vs 71 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Windlesham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ringwood saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Windlesham had more Other theft. Overall, Windlesham recorded fewer total crimes (50 vs 71).