Crime Rate in Shalford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shalford

The total recorded crimes in Shalford, Guildford, UK in July 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shalford crime rate of 15.71 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Shalford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 9
  • Priorswood with total crimes: 4
  • Dagley Lane with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Shalford has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 15.71 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.

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

Shalford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 20256
April 20258
March 20256
February 202511
January 202511
December 20246
November 202410
October 20245
September 20249
August 202418

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20258
May 202517
April 202510
March 202513
February 20253
January 20254
December 202412
November 20249
October 20248
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
March 20256
February 20253
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Shalford in July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Priorswood (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Dagley Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Broadford Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
5. Spiceall (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
6. The Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Atherton Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Lakes Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hornhatch (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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