Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU1 · Surrey
439
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BH17 · Poole
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Poole has less crime — 123 vs 439 incidents in April 2026.
Guildford recorded substantially more crime than Poole in April 2026 — 439 incidents compared to 123, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Public order (59), while Poole has more Anti-social behaviour (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 123 vs 439 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Guildford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Guildford saw higher rates of Public order while Poole had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 439).