Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU1 · Surrey
439
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU29 · West Sussex
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Midhurst has less crime — 40 vs 439 incidents in April 2026.
Guildford recorded substantially more crime than Midhurst in April 2026 — 439 incidents compared to 40, a 11.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (87) and Public order (59), while Midhurst has more Anti-social behaviour (10) and Vehicle crime (5). Guildford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Midhurst is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Midhurst recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 40 vs 439 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Midhurst 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 Midhurst had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Midhurst recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 439).