Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU4 · Surrey
54
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BH24 · Hampshire
71
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Guildford has less crime — 54 vs 71 incidents in February 2026.
Ringwood saw somewhat more crime than Guildford in February 2026 (71 vs 54 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guildford sees higher rates of Public order (9), while Ringwood has more Criminal damage & arson (8). 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 Ringwood — 54 vs 71 incidents. That is 24% 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 Ringwood had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Guildford recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 71).