Crime in Surrey: statistics, rates and trends
87,794 crimes were recorded in Surrey in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (30,620), anti-social behaviour (14,500) and public order (7,998) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 15th of the 20 counties covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Surrey | South East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 87,794 | 787,517 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.3 | 81.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 1,248,649 | 9,642,942 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Surrey peaked in the year to August 2020 (100,016 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (83,386). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 87,794 | 70.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 87,003 | 69.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 87,745 | 70.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 83,386 | 66.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 87,051 | 69.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 94,538 | 75.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 100,016 | 80.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 96,369 | 77.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 94,113 | 75.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 7,830 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and theft from the person (78% below) and robbery (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, robbery rose from 531 to 693 and possession of weapons rose from 739 to 856, while theft from the person fell from 535 to 454.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30,620 | 24.5 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14,500 | 11.6 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Public order | 7,998 | 6.4 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 6,960 | 5.6 | 8.5 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6,685 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Other theft | 6,182 | 5.0 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 4,215 | 3.4 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Burglary | 2,921 | 2.3 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Drugs | 2,818 | 2.3 | 3.3 | -7% |
| Other crime | 2,271 | 1.8 | 2.1 | +3% |
| Possession of weapons | 856 | 0.7 | 1.0 | +16% |
| Robbery | 693 | 0.6 | 1.4 | +31% |
| Bicycle theft | 621 | 0.5 | 0.8 | -3% |
| Theft from the person | 454 | 0.4 | 1.7 | -15% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest counties have a higher crime rate than Surrey; the highest is East Sussex (91.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Hampshire (64.7).
| County | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Surrey |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Sussex | 76,272 | 83.4 | +19% |
| Hertfordshire | 106,430 | 86.1 | +22% |
| Hampshire | 93,650 | 64.7 | -8% |
| East Sussex | 51,507 | 91.8 | +31% |
| Oxfordshire | 51,303 | 67.2 | -4% |
| Kent | 145,778 | 88.9 | +26% |
| Essex | 125,970 | 80.6 | +15% |
| Cambridgeshire | 54,865 | 77.2 | +10% |
Of the 11 areas within Surrey, Spelthorne had the highest crime rate (86.9 per 1,000) and Waverley the lowest (44.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spelthorne | District | 107,074 | 9,305 | 86.9 |
| Runnymede | District | 92,118 | 7,909 | 85.9 |
| Epsom and Ewell | District | 83,288 | 7,079 | 85.0 |
| Guildford | District | 151,359 | 12,259 | 81.0 |
| Woking | District | 105,679 | 7,636 | 72.3 |
| Reigate and Banstead | District | 159,134 | 11,126 | 69.9 |
| Tandridge | District | 90,586 | 6,240 | 68.9 |
| Mole Valley | District | 88,709 | 5,798 | 65.4 |
| Surrey Heath | District | 94,492 | 5,835 | 61.8 |
| Elmbridge | District | 141,926 | 8,690 | 61.2 |
| Waverley | District | 134,284 | 5,917 | 44.1 |
Of the 73,294 crimes in Surrey with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 14,500 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 27,407 | 37.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 24,366 | 33.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 8,943 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 3,450 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3,346 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2,153 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1,610 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 739 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 467 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 456 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 174 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 168 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Surrey has an estimated population of 1,248,649 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), less social housing (11%, against 17%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (13%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Surrey average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Surrey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Surrey a safe place to live?
Surrey recorded 70.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 15th of the 20 counties on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Surrey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 30,620 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (14,500).
Is crime in Surrey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Surrey was almost unchanged on the year before: 87,794 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 87,003 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Surrey?
About 1,248,649 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Surrey?
Surrey is policed by Surrey.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.