Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU4 · Surrey
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BH18 · Poole
61
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Guildford has less crime — 56 vs 61 incidents in April 2026.
Guildford and Poole recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 56 and 61 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while Poole has more Criminal damage & arson (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Guildford recorded fewer crimes than Poole — 56 vs 61 incidents. That is 8% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Guildford recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 61).