Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH6 · Bournemouth
145
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
GU4 · Surrey
57
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Guildford has less crime — 57 vs 145 incidents in March 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Guildford in March 2026 — 145 incidents compared to 57, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Guildford has more Public order (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Guildford recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 57 vs 145 incidents. That is 61% 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 145).