Crime in Surrey: statistics, rates and trends
87,826 crimes were recorded in Surrey in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
87,826 crimes were recorded in Surrey in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 30,691 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 21 counties covered by this site, Surrey has the 16th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Surrey | South East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 87,826 | 784,242 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.3 | 81.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 1,248,649 | 9,642,942 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Surrey was highest in the year to July 2020 (99,919 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (83,699). Over the whole period it fell 7%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 87,826 | 70.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 86,396 | 69.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 87,696 | 70.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 83,699 | 67.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 86,716 | 69.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 96,129 | 77.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 99,919 | 80.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 95,909 | 76.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 94,090 | 75.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 8,280 |
| June 2026 | 7,866 |
| May 2026 | 8,019 |
| April 2026 | 7,412 |
| March 2026 | 7,111 |
| February 2026 | 6,334 |
| January 2026 | 6,497 |
| December 2025 | 6,696 |
| November 2025 | 6,837 |
| October 2025 | 7,555 |
| September 2025 | 7,357 |
| August 2025 | 7,862 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Surrey over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in robbery (+38%) and shoplifting (+19%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30,691 | 24.6 | 0.72 | -0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14,350 | 11.5 | 0.75 | +7% |
| Public order | 8,023 | 6.4 | 0.97 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 6,917 | 5.5 | 0.67 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6,721 | 5.4 | 0.79 | -2% |
| Other theft | 6,203 | 5.0 | 0.78 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 4,210 | 3.4 | 0.68 | -6% |
| Burglary | 2,966 | 2.4 | 0.67 | -5% |
| Drugs | 2,843 | 2.3 | 0.70 | -4% |
| Other crime | 2,286 | 1.8 | 0.87 | +3% |
| Possession of weapons | 842 | 0.7 | 0.69 | +16% |
| Robbery | 696 | 0.6 | 0.41 | +38% |
| Bicycle theft | 620 | 0.5 | 0.60 | -3% |
| Theft from the person | 458 | 0.4 | 0.22 | -13% |
Violence and sexual offences in Surrey
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Surrey recorded 30,691 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 34.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Surrey
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Surrey recorded 14,350 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 16.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Surrey
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Surrey recorded 8,023 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Surrey
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Surrey recorded 6,917 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Surrey
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Surrey recorded 6,721 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Surrey
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Surrey recorded 6,203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Surrey
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Surrey recorded 4,210 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Surrey
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Surrey recorded 2,966 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Surrey
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Surrey recorded 2,843 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Surrey
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Surrey recorded 2,286 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Surrey
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Surrey recorded 842 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Surrey
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Surrey recorded 696 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Surrey
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Surrey recorded 620 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Surrey
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Surrey recorded 458 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the counties closest to Surrey, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Surrey.
| County | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Surrey |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Sussex | 75,447 | 82.5 | +17% |
| Hertfordshire | 105,683 | 85.5 | +22% |
| Hampshire | 93,230 | 64.4 | -8% |
| East Sussex | 50,773 | 90.5 | +29% |
| Oxfordshire | 51,240 | 67.1 | -5% |
| Kent | 145,448 | 88.7 | +26% |
| Essex | 124,662 | 79.7 | +13% |
| Cambridgeshire | 54,491 | 76.7 | +9% |
11 areas within Surrey, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Spelthorne had the highest rate (86.4 per 1,000) and Waverley the lowest (43.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spelthorne | District | 107,074 | 9,252 | 86.4 |
| Runnymede | District | 92,118 | 7,849 | 85.2 |
| Epsom and Ewell | District | 83,288 | 7,062 | 84.8 |
| Guildford | District | 151,359 | 12,341 | 81.5 |
| Woking | District | 105,679 | 7,737 | 73.2 |
| Reigate and Banstead | District | 159,134 | 11,197 | 70.4 |
| Tandridge | District | 90,586 | 6,233 | 68.8 |
| Mole Valley | District | 88,709 | 5,808 | 65.5 |
| Elmbridge | District | 141,926 | 8,700 | 61.3 |
| Surrey Heath | District | 94,492 | 5,751 | 60.9 |
| Waverley | District | 134,284 | 5,896 | 43.9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Surrey over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 27,369 | 31.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 24,363 | 27.7% |
| Not recorded | 14,350 | 16.3% |
| Under investigation | 9,259 | 10.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 3,522 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3,285 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 2,113 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 1,581 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 744 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 460 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 425 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 169 | 0.2% |
Surrey has an estimated population of 1,248,649. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Surrey sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Surrey |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.7% |
| Social rented homes | 11.4% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Surrey a safe place to live?
Surrey recorded 70.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Surrey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 30,691 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (14,350).
Is crime in Surrey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Surrey was up 2% on the year before: 87,826 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 86,396 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Surrey?
Surrey is policed by Surrey. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Surrey. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.