Crime Rate in Effingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Effingham

The total recorded crimes in Effingham, Guildford, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Effingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Effingham Place with total crimes: 3
  • Barnes Wallis Close with total crimes: 2
  • Chester Road with total crimes: 2

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 May 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Effingham)CrimesRank (Effingham)CrimesRank (Effingham)
Friary and St Nicolas326 14,049 13,511 1
Holy Trinity139 21,387 21,386 2
Onslow77 3896 3796 3
Stoke70 5734 5728 4
Stoughton75 4861 4720 5
Westborough49 9702 6680 6
Worplesdon66 6510 8419 8
Ash South and Tongham51 8588 7497 7
Ash Wharf53 7471 10414 9
Lovelace21 18499 9323 14
Shalford36 11415 11370 10
Merrow37 10310 16259 18
Clandon and Horsley33 12306 17341 11
Christchurch25 14385 12334 12
Burpham22 17340 14330 13
Tillingbourne24 15358 13295 16
Pilgrims32 13314 15301 15
Ash Vale22 16275 18260 17
Send9 21208 19161 19
Normandy15 19157 21131 21
Pirbright12 20164 20147 20

Effingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Effingham in May 2025

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

1. Effingham Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Barnes Wallis Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Chester Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Leewood Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Lutchens Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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