Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU1 · Surrey
382
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
BH15 · Poole
213
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Poole has less crime — 213 vs 382 incidents in March 2026.
Guildford recorded notably higher crime than Poole in March 2026 — 382 vs 213 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (65) and Public order (43), while Poole has more Anti-social behaviour (64) and Criminal damage & arson (9). 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 — 213 vs 382 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Guildford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Guildford saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Poole had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (213 vs 382).