Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU11 · Hampshire
241
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
GU4 · Surrey
54
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Guildford has less crime — 54 vs 241 incidents in February 2026.
Aldershot recorded substantially more crime than Guildford in February 2026 — 241 incidents compared to 54, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldershot sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29), while Guildford has more Public order (9). Aldershot sits above the national average for recorded crime while Guildford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Guildford recorded fewer crimes than Aldershot — 54 vs 241 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Guildford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Aldershot saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Guildford had more Public order. Overall, Guildford recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 241).