Guildford vs Whyteleafe — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Guildford

GU1 · Surrey

439

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences142
  • Shoplifting87
  • Public order59

Whyteleafe

CR3 · Surrey

152

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences54
  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Other theft19

Whyteleafe has less crime — 152 vs 439 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Guildford recorded substantially more crime than Whyteleafe in April 2026 — 439 incidents compared to 152, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (87) and Public order (59), while Whyteleafe has more Anti-social behaviour (21) and Other theft (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Guildford or Whyteleafe safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Whyteleafe recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 152 vs 439 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Guildford is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Guildford and Whyteleafe?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Guildford saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Whyteleafe had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Whyteleafe recorded fewer total crimes (152 vs 439).

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