Crime in Burpham: statistics, rates and trends
307 crimes were recorded in Burpham in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (100), anti-social behaviour (62), other theft (23) and public order (23) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,454th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Burpham | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 307 | 12,259 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.0 | 81.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,683 | 151,359 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Burpham peaked in the year to August 2019 (477 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (298). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 307 | 40.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 354 | 46.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 358 | 46.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 366 | 47.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 298 | 38.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 402 | 52.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 401 | 52.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 477 | 62.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 461 | 60.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (62% below) and criminal damage and arson (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 49 to 62, while other theft fell from 30 to 23 and violence and sexual offences fell from 127 to 100.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 | 13.0 | 34.2 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 8.1 | 15.4 | +27% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.0 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Public order | 23 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 2.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Burpham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burpham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrow | 330 | 41.3 | +3% |
| Bellfields & Slyfield | 655 | 99.5 | +149% |
| Castle | 1,433 | 129.2 | +223% |
| Stoke | 1,555 | 226.5 | +467% |
| Stoughton North | 337 | 49.9 | +25% |
| Stoughton South | 480 | 79.1 | +98% |
| Onslow | 1,981 | 204.4 | +411% |
| Worplesdon | 434 | 47.9 | +20% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Burpham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 22 |
| On or near Woodruff Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Bartoon Place | 14 |
| On or near Boxgrove Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Sutton Hill | 14 |
| On or near Briar Way | 8 |
| On or near Coltsfoot Drive | 8 |
| On or near Lawrence Close | 8 |
| On or near Bladon Close | 7 |
Of the 245 crimes in Burpham with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 62 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 84 | 34.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 83 | 33.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Burpham has an estimated population of 7,683 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.9%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (55%, against 34%) and fewer households without a car (9.4%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burpham average decile 9.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Burpham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 54.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Burpham a safe place to live?
Burpham recorded 40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,454th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Burpham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 100 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (62).
Is crime in Burpham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burpham was down 13% on the year before: 307 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 354 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burpham?
About 7,683 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burpham?
Burpham 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.