Farnham vs Guildford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Farnham

GU10 · Surrey

53

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Shoplifting6

Guildford

GU2 · Surrey

447

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences171
  • Public order63
  • Anti-social behaviour47

Farnham has less crime — 53 vs 447 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Guildford recorded substantially more crime than Farnham in April 2026 — 447 incidents compared to 53, a 8.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Farnham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Guildford has more Public order (63). Farnham is below the national average while Guildford is above, making Farnham the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Farnham or Guildford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Farnham recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 53 vs 447 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Farnham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Farnham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Guildford had more Public order. Overall, Farnham recorded fewer total crimes (53 vs 447).

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