Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU2 · Surrey
447
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU29 · West Sussex
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Midhurst has less crime — 40 vs 447 incidents in April 2026.
Guildford recorded substantially more crime than Midhurst in April 2026 — 447 incidents compared to 40, a 11.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Public order (63), while Midhurst has more Vehicle crime (5). Guildford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Midhurst is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Midhurst recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 40 vs 447 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Midhurst is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Guildford saw higher rates of Public order while Midhurst had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Midhurst recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 447).