Crime Rate in Guildford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Guildford

The total recorded crimes in Guildford, Guildford in January 2025 are around 855 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Guildford crime rate of 5.95 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (344) incidents (-8.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (85) incidents (-39.72% decrease)
  • Public order: (79) incidents (-10.23% decrease)
Guildford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Genyn Road with total crimes: 37
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • Hospital with total crimes: 22

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 (239 crimes), and the safest, Effingham (3 crimes), is 236 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Guildford.

Similarly, the area of Guildford Town Centre (211 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Pewley Down & The Mount (15 crimes), with a difference of 196 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Guildford.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Friary and St Nicolas239
Holy Trinity93
Stoke67
Onslow59
Ash South and Tongham46

Safest Wards:

Send13
Pilgrims11
Pirbright9
Normandy9
Effingham3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Guildford Town Centre211
Onslow Village and University139
Bellfields, Slyfield & Weyfield67
Park Barn & Royal Surrey60
West Clandon & Send47

Safest Areas:

Ash Wharf22
Gomshall, Shere & Albury19
Pirbright & Normandy18
Horsley & Effingham15
Pewley Down & The Mount15

Guildford Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Guildford has recorded 855 crimes with crime rate of 5.95 ranking 204th 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

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Waverley423 116,914 116,861 11
Surrey Heath455 76,414 85,722 10
Elmbridge611 99,089 109,026 8
Mole Valley379 105,953 95,649 9
Tandridge439 86,530 75,946 6
Epsom and Ewell452 56,933 45,467 7
Woking617 38,347 67,857 4
Reigate and Banstead783 612,723 510,628 5
Runnymede504 47,895 37,187 3
Spelthorne703 110,809 19,089 1

Guildford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 397 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 170 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (768 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (336 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 878 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 109.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202579
December 202488
November 202489
October 2024111
September 2024108
August 2024130
July 202481
June 2024192

A total of 95 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202512
December 202416
November 202415
October 202411
September 20249
August 202412
July 20246
June 202414

A total of 227 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202519
December 202422
November 202426
October 202433
September 202422
August 202427
July 202422
June 202456

A total of 50 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 202411
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248

A total of 272 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202538
December 202420
November 202435
October 202444
September 202428
August 202423
July 202424
June 202460

A total of 3441 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 430.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 768 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025344
December 2024375
November 2024349
October 2024401
September 2024390
August 2024417
July 2024397
June 2024768

A total of 636 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 79.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202559
December 202477
November 202471
October 202468
September 202465
August 202471
July 202465
June 2024160

A total of 55 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20247
November 202410
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244
July 20249
June 20248

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 202414

A total of 252 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202528
December 202436
November 202428
October 202433
September 202428
August 202423
July 202430
June 202446

A total of 439 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 54.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202524
December 202471
November 202476
October 202435
September 202441
August 202430
July 202472
June 202490

A total of 1336 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 167.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 336 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202585
December 2024141
November 2024147
October 2024158
September 2024145
August 2024154
July 2024170
June 2024336

A total of 888 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 111.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202571
December 202483
November 202496
October 2024103
September 2024104
August 2024107
July 2024122
June 2024202

A total of 754 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 94.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202579
December 202476
November 202480
October 202489
September 202483
August 202474
July 202487
June 2024186

High Crime Locations Guildford in January 2025

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

1. Genyn Road (Map)
Total37
Violence and sexual offences34
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting13
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Bicycle theft2
Robbery1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences17
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Public order1
Bicycle theft1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order4
Drugs4
Other crime2
5. Ward Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
Shoplifting1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Public order2
Bicycle theft1

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