Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU4 · Surrey
54
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH15 · Poole
172
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Guildford has less crime — 54 vs 172 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded substantially more crime than Guildford in February 2026 — 172 incidents compared to 54, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Public order (9), while Poole has more Criminal damage & arson (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Guildford recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 54 vs 172 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Guildford 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 Poole had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Guildford recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 172).