Crime in Bellfields & Slyfield: statistics, rates and trends
677 crimes were recorded in Bellfields & Slyfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bellfields & Slyfield
- Questions about crime in Bellfields & Slyfield
- About this data
677 crimes were recorded in Bellfields & Slyfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 267 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bellfields & Slyfield has the 1,176th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bellfields & Slyfield | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 677 | 12,341 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.8 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,583 | 151,359 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bellfields & Slyfield was highest in the year to July 2020 (859 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (607). Over the whole period it rose 10%, 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 | 677 | 102.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 654 | 99.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 717 | 108.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 718 | 109.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 629 | 95.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 737 | 112.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 859 | 130.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 607 | 92.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 615 | 93.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 71 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bellfields & Slyfield 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. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson, other crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+124%) and criminal damage and arson (+20%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-28%) and anti-social behaviour (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 267 | 40.6 | 1.18 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 89 | 13.5 | 0.88 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 12.0 | 1.77 | +20% |
| Public order | 52 | 7.9 | 1.19 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 7.1 | 0.86 | +124% |
| Other theft | 37 | 5.6 | 0.88 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 4.3 | 0.86 | -28% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.7 | 0.77 | +80% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.7 | 1.29 | +6% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.3 | 0.70 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.5 | 1.56 | +150% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.2 | 0.90 | +14% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.9 | 1.11 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 0.27 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bellfields & Slyfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bellfields & Slyfield recorded 267 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 39.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bellfields & Slyfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bellfields & Slyfield recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bellfields & Slyfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bellfields & Slyfield recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bellfields & Slyfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bellfields & Slyfield recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bellfields & Slyfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bellfields & Slyfield recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 124% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bellfields & Slyfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bellfields & Slyfield recorded 37 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 16% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bellfields & Slyfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bellfields & Slyfield recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bellfields & Slyfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bellfields & Slyfield recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bellfields & Slyfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bellfields & Slyfield recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bellfields & Slyfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bellfields & Slyfield recorded 15 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 17% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bellfields & Slyfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bellfields & Slyfield recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bellfields & Slyfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bellfields & Slyfield recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bellfields & Slyfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bellfields & Slyfield recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bellfields & Slyfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bellfields & Slyfield recorded 3 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 up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bellfields & Slyfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bellfields & Slyfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bellfields & Slyfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoughton North | 347 | 51.4 | -50% |
| Stoughton South | 499 | 82.2 | -20% |
| Stoke | 1,568 | 228.4 | +122% |
| Burpham | 293 | 38.1 | -63% |
| Worplesdon | 444 | 49.0 | -52% |
| Onslow | 1,934 | 199.5 | +94% |
| Castle | 1,475 | 133.0 | +29% |
| Westborough | 1,052 | 81.8 | -20% |
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 Bellfields & Slyfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 80 |
| On or near Berberis Close | 65 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
| On or near School Close | 27 |
| On or near Blackberry Close | 24 |
| On or near Larch Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Rowan Close | 22 |
| On or near Woodlands Road | 22 |
| On or near Hornbeam Road | 21 |
| On or near Fir Tree Road | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bellfields & Slyfield 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 | 240 | 35.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 143 | 21.1% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 15.4% |
| Not recorded | 89 | 13.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 5.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
Bellfields & Slyfield has an estimated population of 6,583. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bellfields & Slyfield sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bellfields & Slyfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.2% |
| Social rented homes | 34.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Bellfields & Slyfield a safe place to live?
Bellfields & Slyfield recorded 102.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Bellfields & Slyfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 267 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (89).
Is crime in Bellfields & Slyfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bellfields & Slyfield was up 4% on the year before: 677 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 654 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bellfields & Slyfield?
Bellfields & Slyfield 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 Bellfields & Slyfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.