Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU1 · Surrey
382
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
BH12 · Poole
243
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Poole has less crime — 243 vs 382 incidents in March 2026.
Guildford recorded notably higher crime than Poole in March 2026 — 382 vs 243 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Public order (43), while Poole has more Anti-social behaviour (54). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 243 vs 382 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Guildford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Guildford saw higher rates of Public order while Poole had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (243 vs 382).