Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU1 · Surrey
406
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BH17 · Poole
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Poole has less crime — 95 vs 406 incidents in February 2026.
Guildford recorded substantially more crime than Poole in February 2026 — 406 incidents compared to 95, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (70) and Public order (50), while Poole has more Anti-social behaviour (20) and Criminal damage & arson (9). Guildford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Poole is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 95 vs 406 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Poole is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 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 (95 vs 406).