Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU2 · Surrey
412
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BH16 · Dorset
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 25 vs 412 incidents in February 2026.
Guildford recorded substantially more crime than Upton in February 2026 — 412 incidents compared to 25, a 16.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Public order (42), while Upton has more Vehicle crime (3). 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 February 2026 Police data, Upton recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 25 vs 412 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Upton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Guildford saw higher rates of Public order while Upton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 412).