Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU6 · Surrey
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU2 · Surrey
447
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Cranleigh has less crime — 36 vs 447 incidents in April 2026.
Guildford recorded substantially more crime than Cranleigh in April 2026 — 447 incidents compared to 36, a 12.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cranleigh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while Guildford has more Anti-social behaviour (47). Cranleigh is below the national average while Guildford is above, making Cranleigh the safer choice on this measure.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Cranleigh recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 36 vs 447 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Cranleigh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cranleigh saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Guildford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Cranleigh recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 447).