Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU12 · Surrey
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
GU2 · Surrey
447
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ash has less crime — 123 vs 447 incidents in April 2026.
Guildford recorded substantially more crime than Ash in April 2026 — 447 incidents compared to 123, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ash sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Guildford has more Public order (63). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ash recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 123 vs 447 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Guildford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ash saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Guildford had more Public order. Overall, Ash recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 447).