Crime Rate in Guildford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Guildford

The total recorded crimes in Guildford, UK in July 2025 are around 1,274 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Guildford crime rate of 8.87 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Guildford, encompassing approximately 143,647 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (476) incidents (-3.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (207) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (128) incidents (1.59% increase)
Guildford Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Genyn Road with total crimes: 45
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 41
  • Police Station with total crimes: 25

Guildford Police Info:

Surrey Police

How safe is Guildford?

To understand the safety of Guildford, we need to analyze Guildford crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Guildford has recorded 14,049 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 97.80 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 142 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 12,534 crimes with a crime rate of 87.26, ranking it 170 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Surrey:

    • In 2024, Guildford reported a higher crime volume than the Surrey average, with 14,049 crimes compared to 8,696. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Guildford recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Guildford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Surrey average, with 12,534 crimes compared to 7,815. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Guildford recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Guildford is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Surrey, Guildford has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Guildford Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Friary and St Nicolas (330 crimes), and the safest, Effingham (9 crimes), is 321 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Guildford.

Similarly, the area of Guildford Town Centre (298 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Woodbridge Hill (27 crimes), with a difference of 271 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Guildford.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Friary and St Nicolas330
Holy Trinity146
Merrow77
Stoughton77
Onslow77

Safest Wards:

Pilgrims21
Normandy19
Send17
Pirbright11
Effingham9

Most Dangerous Areas:

Guildford Town Centre298
Onslow Village and University221
Burpham North & Merrow East83
Park Barn & Royal Surrey80
Stoughton72

Safest Areas:

Gomshall, Shere & Albury32
Ash Wharf31
Pirbright & Normandy30
Pewley Down & The Mount28
Woodbridge Hill27

Guildford Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Guildford has recorded 1,274 crimes with crime rate of 8.87 ranking 149th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Surrey.

In 2024, the total Guildford crimes were 14,049. The crime rate of Guildford in 2024 was 97.80 (year) or 8.15 (month) ranking it 142 danzarous in the UK. Guildford ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Surrey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Guildford were around 12,534 crimes with yearly crime rate of 87.26 (year) or 7.27 (month) ranking 170 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Surrey, Guildford ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Guildford

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Waverley582 126,914 116,861 11
Surrey Heath570 116,414 85,722 10
Elmbridge808 39,089 109,026 8
Mole Valley575 105,953 95,649 9
Epsom and Ewell568 86,933 45,467 7
Tandridge560 76,530 75,946 6
Woking751 58,347 67,857 4
Reigate and Banstead1,081 612,723 510,628 5
Runnymede643 47,895 37,187 3
Spelthorne918 110,809 19,089 1

Guildford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 476 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 207 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (491 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (184 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (446 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (177 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (391 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (182 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (410 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (151 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 348 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 94 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (344 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (85 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 375 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 141 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (349 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (147 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (401 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (158 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (390 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (145 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (417 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (154 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20255
April 20256
March 20259
February 202514
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 202411
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 1027 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202587
June 202591
May 2025108
April 2025106
March 202592
February 202562
January 202579
December 202476
November 202480
October 202489
September 202483
August 202474

A total of 303 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202525
May 202528
April 202528
March 202523
February 202527
January 202519
December 202422
November 202426
October 202433
September 202422
August 202427

A total of 344 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202522
May 202530
April 202520
March 202530
February 202514
January 202538
December 202420
November 202435
October 202444
September 202428
August 202423

A total of 144 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202513
May 202510
April 202517
March 20255
February 202510
January 202512
December 202416
November 202415
October 202411
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202520
May 202513
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 1313 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 109.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025128
June 2025126
May 2025125
April 2025127
March 2025131
February 202571
January 202579
December 202488
November 202489
October 2024111
September 2024108
August 2024130

A total of 1084 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202592
June 202581
May 202597
April 202596
March 202584
February 202570
January 202571
December 202483
November 202496
October 2024103
September 2024104
August 2024107

A total of 4838 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 403.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 491 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025476
June 2025491
May 2025446
April 2025391
March 2025410
February 2025348
January 2025344
December 2024375
November 2024349
October 2024401
September 2024390
August 2024417

A total of 1825 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 152.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 207 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025207
June 2025184
May 2025177
April 2025182
March 2025151
February 202594
January 202585
December 2024141
November 2024147
October 2024158
September 2024145
August 2024154

A total of 855 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202588
June 202573
May 202583
April 202580
March 202569
February 202551
January 202559
December 202477
November 202471
October 202468
September 202465
August 202471

A total of 525 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202571
June 202524
May 202537
April 202548
March 202537
February 202531
January 202524
December 202471
November 202476
October 202435
September 202441
August 202430

A total of 84 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20258
April 202510
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 202410
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 358 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202522
May 202536
April 202543
March 202527
February 202527
January 202528
December 202436
November 202428
October 202433
September 202428
August 202423

High Crime Locations Guildford in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Guildford postcode area is presented below.

1. Genyn Road (Map)
Total45
Violence and sexual offences34
Public order4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total41
Violence and sexual offences12
Shoplifting11
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft3
Bicycle theft2
Theft from the person1
Burglary1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
Other crime1
4. Woodbridge Hill (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
5. Bridge Street (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences13
Other theft3
Public order1
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. The Spinney (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences16
Other crime1

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