Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU6 · Surrey
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH18 · Poole
61
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cranleigh has less crime — 36 vs 61 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded notably higher crime than Cranleigh in April 2026 — 61 vs 36 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cranleigh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5) and Public order (5), while Poole has more Anti-social behaviour (18) and Criminal damage & arson (5). 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 Poole — 36 vs 61 incidents. That is 41% 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 Poole had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cranleigh recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 61).