Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU1 · Surrey
439
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BH24 · Hampshire
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ringwood has less crime — 74 vs 439 incidents in April 2026.
Guildford recorded substantially more crime than Ringwood in April 2026 — 439 incidents compared to 74, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (87) and Public order (59), while Ringwood has more Anti-social behaviour (12) and Other theft (8). Guildford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Ringwood is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ringwood recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 74 vs 439 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Ringwood 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 Ringwood had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Ringwood recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 439).