Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU1 · Surrey
439
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU35 · Hampshire
85
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lindford has less crime — 85 vs 439 incidents in April 2026.
Guildford recorded substantially more crime than Lindford in April 2026 — 439 incidents compared to 85, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (87) and Public order (59), while Lindford has more Anti-social behaviour (14) and Other theft (8). Guildford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Lindford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lindford recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 85 vs 439 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Lindford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Guildford saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Lindford had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Lindford recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 439).