Crime Rate in Shalford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shalford

The total recorded crimes in Shalford, Guildford, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shalford crime rate of 14.50 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 Shalford, encompassing approximately 2,482 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Shalford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 10
  • Hornhatch with total crimes: 2
  • Down Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Shalford?

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

  • Relative to Guildford:

    • In 2024, Shalford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Guildford average, with 415 crimes compared to 639.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Shalford witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Guildford.

    • In 2023, Shalford had fewer crimes than the Guildford average, with 370 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Shalford witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Guildford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shalford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Shalford has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 14.50 ranking 11th out of 21 in the Guildford, UK

In 2024, the total Shalford crimes were 415. The crime rate of Shalford in 2024 was 167.20 (year) or 13.93 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Guildford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shalford were around 370 crimes with yearly crime rate of 149.07 (year) or 12.42 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Guildford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shalford)CrimesRank (Shalford)CrimesRank (Shalford)
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
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
Effingham9 22120 22131 22

Shalford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20256
February 202511
January 202511
December 20246
November 202410
October 20245
September 20249
August 202418
July 202412
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202510
March 202513
February 20253
January 20254
December 202412
November 20249
October 20248
September 20249
August 202413
July 202420
June 202440
May 20249

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20256
February 20253
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Shalford in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hornhatch (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. Down Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Down Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Drodges Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Brook Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Thomas Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Alder Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Down Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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