Guildford vs Haslemere — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Guildford

GU1 · Surrey

439

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences142
  • Shoplifting87
  • Public order59

Haslemere

GU27 · Surrey

72

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences23
  • Shoplifting13
  • Public order10

Haslemere has less crime — 72 vs 439 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Guildford recorded substantially more crime than Haslemere in April 2026 — 439 incidents compared to 72, a 6.1x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Guildford records significantly more (142 vs 23 incidents). Guildford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Haslemere is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Guildford or Haslemere safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Haslemere recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 72 vs 439 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Haslemere is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Guildford recorded 142 incidents of this type vs 23 in Haslemere. Overall, Haslemere had fewer total crimes (72 vs 439).

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