Crime in Bellfields & Slyfield: statistics, rates and trends
655 crimes were recorded in Bellfields & Slyfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 99.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bellfields & Slyfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Bellfields & Slyfield
- Types of crime in Bellfields & Slyfield
- Bellfields & Slyfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bellfields & Slyfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bellfields & Slyfield
- Demographics of Bellfields & Slyfield
- Questions about crime in Bellfields & Slyfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (265), anti-social behaviour (82) and criminal damage and arson (74) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,244th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bellfields & Slyfield | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 655 | 12,259 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.5 | 81.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,583 | 151,359 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bellfields & Slyfield peaked in the year to August 2020 (823 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (619). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 655 | 99.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 675 | 102.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 710 | 107.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 698 | 106.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 651 | 98.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 718 | 109.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 823 | 125.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 661 | 100.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 619 | 94.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 67 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bellfields & Slyfield recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (67% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (21% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 24 to 44 and other theft rose from 29 to 37, while vehicle crime fell from 39 to 28 and anti-social behaviour fell from 112 to 82.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 265 | 40.3 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 12.5 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 11.2 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Public order | 50 | 7.6 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 6.7 | 8.5 | +83% |
| Other theft | 37 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 4.3 | 5.0 | -28% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bellfields & Slyfield; the highest is Stoke, Guildford (226.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Burpham (40.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bellfields & Slyfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoughton North | 337 | 49.9 | -50% |
| Stoughton South | 480 | 79.1 | -21% |
| Stoke | 1,555 | 226.5 | +128% |
| Burpham | 307 | 40.0 | -60% |
| Worplesdon | 434 | 47.9 | -52% |
| Onslow | 1,981 | 204.4 | +105% |
| Castle | 1,433 | 129.2 | +30% |
| Westborough | 1,035 | 80.5 | -19% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Bellfields & Slyfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (77).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 77 |
| On or near Berberis Close | 55 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 48 |
| On or near Rowan Close | 26 |
| On or near School Close | 25 |
| On or near Woodlands Road | 23 |
| On or near Blackberry Close | 21 |
| On or near Hornbeam Road | 20 |
| On or near Larch Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Fir Tree Road | 18 |
Of the 573 crimes in Bellfields & Slyfield with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 82 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 234 | 40.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 140 | 24.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 16.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Bellfields & Slyfield has an estimated population of 6,583 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (34%, against 17%), fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%) and a younger population (13%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bellfields & Slyfield average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bellfields & Slyfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bellfields & Slyfield a safe place to live?
Bellfields & Slyfield recorded 99.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,244th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Bellfields & Slyfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 265 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (82).
Is crime in Bellfields & Slyfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bellfields & Slyfield was down 3% on the year before: 655 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 675 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bellfields & Slyfield?
About 6,583 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bellfields & Slyfield?
Bellfields & Slyfield 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.