Guildford vs Poole — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Guildford

GU4 · Surrey

56

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Other theft7

Poole

BH14 · Poole

160

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences54
  • Anti-social behaviour37
  • Burglary14

Guildford has less crime — 56 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Poole recorded substantially more crime than Guildford in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 56, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while Poole has more Burglary (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Guildford or Poole safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Guildford recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 56 vs 160 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Guildford 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 April 2026, Guildford saw higher rates of Other theft while Poole had more Burglary. Overall, Guildford recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 160).

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