Farnborough vs Guildford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Farnborough

GU14 · Hampshire

189

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences64
  • Anti-social behaviour22
  • Other theft19

Guildford

GU1 · Surrey

439

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences142
  • Shoplifting87
  • Public order59

Farnborough has less crime — 189 vs 439 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Guildford recorded notably higher crime than Farnborough in April 2026 — 439 vs 189 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Farnborough sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (22) and Other theft (19), while Guildford has more Shoplifting (87) and Public order (59). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Farnborough or Guildford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Farnborough recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 189 vs 439 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Guildford is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Farnborough saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Guildford had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Farnborough recorded fewer total crimes (189 vs 439).

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