Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU14 · Hampshire
169
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
GU2 · Surrey
412
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Farnborough has less crime — 169 vs 412 incidents in February 2026.
Guildford recorded notably higher crime than Farnborough in February 2026 — 412 vs 169 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Farnborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while Guildford has more Public order (42). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Farnborough recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 169 vs 412 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Guildford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Farnborough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Guildford had more Public order. Overall, Farnborough recorded fewer total crimes (169 vs 412).