Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU1 · Surrey
406
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
GU32 · Hampshire
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Stroud has less crime — 5 vs 406 incidents in February 2026.
Guildford recorded substantially more crime than Stroud in February 2026 — 406 incidents compared to 5, a 81.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (70) and Public order (50), while Stroud has more Burglary (1) and Drugs (1). Guildford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Stroud is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Stroud recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 5 vs 406 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Stroud 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 Stroud had more Burglary and Drugs. Overall, Stroud recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 406).