Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH2 · Bournemouth
545
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
GU1 · Surrey
382
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Guildford has less crime — 382 vs 545 incidents in March 2026.
Bournemouth saw somewhat more crime than Guildford in March 2026 (545 vs 382 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (178), while Guildford has more Shoplifting (65). 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 — 382 vs 545 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Bournemouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Guildford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Guildford recorded fewer total crimes (382 vs 545).