Crime Rate in Guildford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Guildford

The total recorded crimes in Guildford, UK in May 2025 are around 1,203 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Guildford crime rate of 8.37 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (446) incidents (14.07% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (177) incidents (-2.75% decrease)
  • Public order: (125) incidents (-1.57% decrease)
Guildford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Genyn Road with total crimes: 59
  • Police Station with total crimes: 31
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27

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 (326 crimes), and the safest, Effingham (9 crimes), is 317 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Guildford.

Similarly, the area of Guildford Town Centre (288 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Gomshall, Shere & Albury (24 crimes), with a difference of 264 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Guildford.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Friary and St Nicolas326
Holy Trinity139
Onslow77
Stoughton75
Stoke70

Safest Wards:

Lovelace21
Normandy15
Pirbright12
Send9
Effingham9

Most Dangerous Areas:

Guildford Town Centre288
Onslow Village and University184
Park Barn & Royal Surrey73
Bellfields, Slyfield & Weyfield70
Shalford & Wanborough68

Safest Areas:

Horsley & Effingham35
Ash Vale32
Pewley Down & The Mount31
Pirbright & Normandy27
Gomshall, Shere & Albury24

Guildford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Guildford has recorded 1,203 crimes with crime rate of 8.37 ranking 142th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Waverley621 126,914 116,861 11
Surrey Heath579 116,414 85,722 10
Elmbridge779 39,089 109,026 8
Mole Valley571 105,953 95,649 9
Epsom and Ewell531 86,933 45,467 7
Tandridge552 76,530 75,946 6
Woking710 58,347 67,857 4
Reigate and Banstead1,040 612,723 510,628 5
Runnymede713 47,895 37,187 3
Spelthorne906 110,809 19,089 1

Guildford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 1332 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025125
April 2025127
March 2025131
February 202571
January 202579
December 202488
November 202489
October 2024111
September 2024108
August 2024130
July 202481
June 2024192

A total of 137 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202517
March 20255
February 202510
January 202512
December 202416
November 202415
October 202411
September 20249
August 202412
July 20246
June 202414

A total of 366 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202520
March 202530
February 202514
January 202538
December 202420
November 202435
October 202444
September 202428
August 202423
July 202424
June 202460

A total of 5036 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 419.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 768 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025446
April 2025391
March 2025410
February 2025348
January 2025344
December 2024375
November 2024349
October 2024401
September 2024390
August 2024417
July 2024397
June 2024768

A total of 1235 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202597
April 202596
March 202584
February 202570
January 202571
December 202483
November 202496
October 2024103
September 2024104
August 2024107
July 2024122
June 2024202

A total of 1940 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 161.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 336 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025177
April 2025182
March 2025151
February 202594
January 202585
December 2024141
November 2024147
October 2024158
September 2024145
August 2024154
July 2024170
June 2024336

A total of 919 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202583
April 202580
March 202569
February 202551
January 202559
December 202477
November 202471
October 202468
September 202465
August 202471
July 202465
June 2024160

A total of 592 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202548
March 202537
February 202531
January 202524
December 202471
November 202476
October 202435
September 202441
August 202430
July 202472
June 202490

A total of 86 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 202410
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244
July 20249
June 20248

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 202414

A total of 385 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202543
March 202527
February 202527
January 202528
December 202436
November 202428
October 202433
September 202428
August 202423
July 202430
June 202446

A total of 84 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20259
February 202514
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 202411
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248

A total of 333 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202528
March 202523
February 202527
January 202519
December 202422
November 202426
October 202433
September 202422
August 202427
July 202422
June 202456

A total of 1122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025108
April 2025106
March 202592
February 202562
January 202579
December 202476
November 202480
October 202489
September 202483
August 202474
July 202487
June 2024186

High Crime Locations Guildford in May 2025

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

1. Genyn Road (Map)
Total59
Violence and sexual offences38
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order6
Theft from the person1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total31
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order8
Drugs5
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Theft from the person1
Other theft1
Bicycle theft1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
5. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting17

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