Cranleigh vs Guildford — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Cranleigh

GU6 · Surrey

36

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Shoplifting5
  • Public order5

Guildford

GU4 · Surrey

56

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Other theft7

Cranleigh has less crime — 36 vs 56 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Guildford recorded notably higher crime than Cranleigh in April 2026 — 56 vs 36 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cranleigh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5) and Public order (5), while Guildford has more Anti-social behaviour (14) and Other theft (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cranleigh or Guildford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Cranleigh recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 36 vs 56 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Cranleigh is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Cranleigh and Guildford?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cranleigh saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Guildford had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Cranleigh recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 56).

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