Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU1 · Surrey
439
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BH16 · Dorset
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 24 vs 439 incidents in April 2026.
Guildford recorded substantially more crime than Upton in April 2026 — 439 incidents compared to 24, a 18.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (87) and Public order (59), while Upton has more Anti-social behaviour (5) and Vehicle crime (4). Guildford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Upton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Upton recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 24 vs 439 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Upton 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 Upton had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 439).