Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH10 · Bournemouth
218
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
GU4 · Surrey
57
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Guildford has less crime — 57 vs 218 incidents in March 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Guildford in March 2026 — 218 incidents compared to 57, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Guildford has more Public order (5). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Guildford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Guildford recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 57 vs 218 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Guildford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Guildford had more Public order. Overall, Guildford recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 218).