Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU2 · Surrey
375
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
BH15 · Poole
213
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Poole has less crime — 213 vs 375 incidents in March 2026.
Guildford recorded notably higher crime than Poole in March 2026 — 375 vs 213 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (46), while Poole has more Criminal damage & arson (9). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 213 vs 375 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Guildford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Guildford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Poole had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (213 vs 375).