Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU6 · Surrey
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU4 · Surrey
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cranleigh has less crime — 36 vs 56 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).