Crime Rate in Effingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Effingham

The total recorded crimes in Effingham, Guildford, UK in July 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Effingham crime rate of 4.78 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 Effingham, encompassing approximately 1,883 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Effingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnes Wallis Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1
  • Leewood Way with total crimes: 1

How safe is Effingham?

To understand the safety of Effingham, we need to analyze Effingham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Guildford:

    • In 2024, Effingham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Guildford average, with 120 crimes compared to 639.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Effingham recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Guildford.

    • In 2023, Effingham had fewer crimes than the Guildford average, with 131 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Effingham recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Guildford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Guildford, Effingham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Effingham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Effingham has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 4.78 ranking 22th out of 21 in the Guildford, UK

In 2024, the total Effingham crimes were 120. The crime rate of Effingham in 2024 was 63.72 (year) or 5.31 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Guildford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Effingham were around 131 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.56 (year) or 5.80 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Guildford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Effingham)CrimesRank (Effingham)CrimesRank (Effingham)
Friary and St Nicolas330 14,049 13,511 1
Holy Trinity146 21,387 21,386 2
Onslow77 5896 3796 3
Merrow77 3310 16259 18
Stoke61 7734 5728 4
Stoughton77 4861 4720 5
Westborough69 6702 6680 6
Ash South and Tongham43 10588 7497 7
Worplesdon52 8510 8419 8
Ash Wharf31 14471 10414 9
Lovelace29 15499 9323 14
Christchurch44 9385 12334 12
Shalford39 11415 11370 10
Clandon and Horsley37 12306 17341 11
Burpham26 17340 14330 13
Tillingbourne32 13358 13295 16
Pilgrims21 18314 15301 15
Ash Vale27 16275 18260 17
Send17 20208 19161 19
Normandy19 19157 21131 21
Pirbright11 21164 20147 20

Effingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20256
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Effingham in July 2025

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

1. Barnes Wallis Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Leewood Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Effingham Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Browns Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Middle Farm Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Chester Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Guildford Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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