Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH1 · Bournemouth
684
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
GU2 · Surrey
375
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Guildford has less crime — 375 vs 684 incidents in March 2026.
Bournemouth recorded notably higher crime than Guildford in March 2026 — 684 vs 375 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (48), while Guildford has more Shoplifting (46). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Guildford recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 375 vs 684 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Guildford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Guildford recorded fewer total crimes (375 vs 684).