Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU14 · Hampshire
169
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
GU4 · Surrey
54
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Guildford has less crime — 54 vs 169 incidents in February 2026.
Farnborough recorded substantially more crime than Guildford in February 2026 — 169 incidents compared to 54, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Farnborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while Guildford has more Public order (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Guildford recorded fewer crimes than Farnborough — 54 vs 169 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Guildford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Farnborough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Guildford had more Public order. Overall, Guildford recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 169).