Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU1 · Surrey
439
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CR6 · Surrey
42
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Whyteleafe has less crime — 42 vs 439 incidents in April 2026.
Guildford recorded substantially more crime than Whyteleafe in April 2026 — 439 incidents compared to 42, a 10.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (87) and Public order (59), while Whyteleafe has more Vehicle crime (9) and Anti-social behaviour (7). Guildford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Whyteleafe is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Whyteleafe recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 42 vs 439 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Whyteleafe 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 Whyteleafe had more Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Whyteleafe recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 439).