Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU4 · Surrey
54
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH17 · Poole
95
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Guildford has less crime — 54 vs 95 incidents in February 2026.
Poole recorded notably higher crime than Guildford in February 2026 — 95 vs 54 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Public order (9), while Poole has more Criminal damage & arson (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Guildford recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 54 vs 95 incidents. That is 43% 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 95).