Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU6 · Surrey
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU32 · Hampshire
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Stroud has less crime — 10 vs 36 incidents in April 2026.
Cranleigh recorded substantially more crime than Stroud in April 2026 — 36 incidents compared to 10, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cranleigh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5) and Public order (5), while Stroud has more Burglary (1) and Other crime (1). 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, Stroud recorded fewer crimes than Cranleigh — 10 vs 36 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Stroud 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 Stroud had more Burglary and Other crime. Overall, Stroud recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 36).