Guildford vs Poole — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Guildford

GU4 · Surrey

57

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences24
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Public order5

Poole

BH13 · Poole

36

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour13
  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Other theft5

Poole has less crime — 36 vs 57 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Guildford recorded notably higher crime than Poole in March 2026 — 57 vs 36 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Public order (5), while Poole has more Other theft (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Guildford or Poole safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Poole recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 36 vs 57 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Poole is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Guildford saw higher rates of Public order while Poole had more Other theft. Overall, Poole recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 57).

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