Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU4 · Surrey
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH17 · Poole
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Guildford has less crime — 56 vs 123 incidents in April 2026.
Poole recorded notably higher crime than Guildford in April 2026 — 123 vs 56 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while Poole has more Shoplifting (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Guildford recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 56 vs 123 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Guildford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Guildford saw higher rates of Other theft while Poole had more Shoplifting. Overall, Guildford recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 123).