Crime in Castle, Guildford: statistics, rates and trends
1,475 crimes were recorded in Castle, Guildford in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Castle, Guildford at a glance
- Crime trends in Castle, Guildford
- Types of crime in Castle, Guildford
- Castle, Guildford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Castle, Guildford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Castle, Guildford
- Population and deprivation in Castle, Guildford
- Questions about crime in Castle, Guildford
- About this data
1,475 crimes were recorded in Castle, Guildford in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 384 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Castle, Guildford has the 624th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Castle, Guildford | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,475 | 12,341 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 133.0 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,089 | 151,359 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Castle, Guildford was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,101 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,329). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 | 1,475 | 133.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,398 | 126.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,401 | 126.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,329 | 119.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,734 | 156.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,578 | 142.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,813 | 163.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,101 | 189.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,967 | 177.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 147 |
| June 2026 | 124 |
| May 2026 | 107 |
| April 2026 | 111 |
| March 2026 | 91 |
| February 2026 | 108 |
| January 2026 | 105 |
| December 2025 | 129 |
| November 2025 | 99 |
| October 2025 | 147 |
| September 2025 | 128 |
| August 2025 | 179 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Castle, Guildford 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, public order.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+31%) and shoplifting (+28%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-19%) and violence and sexual offences (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 384 | 34.6 | 1.01 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 276 | 24.9 | 3.00 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 218 | 19.7 | 1.28 | +31% |
| Public order | 169 | 15.2 | 2.29 | +12% |
| Other theft | 130 | 11.7 | 1.83 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 93 | 8.4 | 1.24 | +11% |
| Burglary | 48 | 4.3 | 1.22 | +7% |
| Drugs | 41 | 3.7 | 1.13 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 2.9 | 0.59 | +23% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.1 | 0.98 | -15% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 2.0 | 2.41 | +10% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 1.5 | 0.91 | -19% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.2 | 0.87 | +117% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 0.84 | +125% |
Violence and sexual offences in Castle, Guildford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Castle, Guildford recorded 384 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 26.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Castle, Guildford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Castle, Guildford recorded 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 18.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Castle, Guildford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Castle, Guildford recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Castle, Guildford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Castle, Guildford recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Castle, Guildford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Castle, Guildford recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Castle, Guildford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Castle, Guildford recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Castle, Guildford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Castle, Guildford recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Castle, Guildford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Castle, Guildford recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Castle, Guildford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Castle, Guildford recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Castle, Guildford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Castle, Guildford recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Castle, Guildford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Castle, Guildford recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Castle, Guildford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Castle, Guildford recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Castle, Guildford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Castle, Guildford recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Castle, Guildford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Castle, Guildford recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Castle, Guildford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Castle, Guildford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castle, Guildford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke | 1,568 | 228.4 | +72% |
| Merrow | 349 | 43.7 | -67% |
| Onslow | 1,934 | 199.5 | +50% |
| Burpham | 293 | 38.1 | -71% |
| Bellfields & Slyfield | 677 | 102.8 | -23% |
| Stoughton South | 499 | 82.2 | -38% |
| Shalford | 393 | 71.1 | -47% |
| Stoughton North | 347 | 51.4 | -61% |
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 Castle, Guildford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Shambles | 195 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 186 |
| On or near Supermarket | 124 |
| On or near Parking Area | 106 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 68 |
| On or near Tunsgate | 65 |
| On or near West Road | 63 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 61 |
| On or near Lido Road | 51 |
| On or near Hunter Road | 43 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Castle, Guildford 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 532 | 36.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 350 | 23.7% |
| Not recorded | 218 | 14.8% |
| Under investigation | 157 | 10.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 61 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 2.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.1% |
Castle, Guildford has an estimated population of 11,089. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Castle, Guildford sits in decile 9.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Castle, Guildford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.2% |
| Social rented homes | 6.5% |
| Private rented homes | 31.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 |
Is Castle, Guildford a safe place to live?
Castle, Guildford recorded 133.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Castle, Guildford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 384 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (276).
Is crime in Castle, Guildford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castle, Guildford was up 6% on the year before: 1,475 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,398 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Castle, Guildford?
Castle, Guildford 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 Castle, Guildford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.