Crime in Guildford district: statistics, rates and trends

12,341 crimes were recorded in Guildford district in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 4,327 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Guildford district has the 172nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Guildford district was highest in the year to July 2019 (12,949 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (11,403). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Guildford district 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 (+41%).

The largest falls were in theft from the person (-17%) and bicycle theft (-15%).

Violence and sexual offences in Guildford district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Guildford district recorded 4,327 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 35.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Guildford district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Guildford district recorded 1,930 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Guildford district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Guildford district recorded 1,185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Guildford district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Guildford district recorded 1,185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Guildford district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Guildford district recorded 1,018 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Guildford district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Guildford district recorded 846 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Guildford district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Guildford district recorded 474 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Guildford district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Guildford district recorded 372 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Guildford district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Guildford district recorded 348 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Guildford district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Guildford district recorded 287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Guildford district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Guildford district recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Guildford district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Guildford district recorded 97 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 41% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Guildford district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Guildford district recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Guildford district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Guildford district recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Guildford district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Guildford district.

34 areas within Guildford district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Stoke had the highest rate (228.4 per 1,000) and Pirbright the lowest (27.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Guildford district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Guildford district 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.

Guildford district has an estimated population of 151,359. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Guildford district sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Guildford district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.