Crime in Castle, Guildford: statistics, rates and trends
1,433 crimes were recorded in Castle, Guildford in the 12 months to August 2026, 129.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Castle, Guildford
- Questions about crime in Castle, Guildford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (390), shoplifting (254) and anti-social behaviour (212) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 694th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Castle, Guildford | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,433 | 12,259 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 129.2 | 81.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,089 | 151,359 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Castle, Guildford peaked in the year to August 2019 (2,153 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,338). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,433 | 129.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,475 | 133.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,380 | 124.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,338 | 120.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,708 | 154.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,559 | 140.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,776 | 160.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,153 | 194.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,967 | 177.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 137 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Castle, Guildford recorded notably more shoplifting (2.7 times the national rate), public order (2.3 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (38% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 25 to 34 and drugs rose from 34 to 41, while other crime fell from 29 to 21 and violence and sexual offences fell from 470 to 390.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 390 | 35.2 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 254 | 22.9 | 8.5 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 212 | 19.1 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Public order | 167 | 15.1 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Other theft | 122 | 11.0 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 7.7 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Burglary | 49 | 4.4 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Drugs | 41 | 3.7 | 3.3 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 3.1 | 5.0 | +36% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.9 | 2.1 | -28% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 1.8 | 0.8 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 1.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Castle, Guildford; the highest is Stoke, Guildford (226.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Burpham (40.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castle, Guildford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke | 1,555 | 226.5 | +75% |
| Merrow | 330 | 41.3 | -68% |
| Onslow | 1,981 | 204.4 | +58% |
| Burpham | 307 | 40.0 | -69% |
| Bellfields & Slyfield | 655 | 99.5 | -23% |
| Stoughton South | 480 | 79.1 | -39% |
| Shalford | 392 | 70.9 | -45% |
| Stoughton North | 337 | 49.9 | -61% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Castle, Guildford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Theatre/Concert Hall” (193).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 193 |
| On or near The Shambles | 183 |
| On or near Supermarket | 135 |
| On or near Parking Area | 97 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 77 |
| On or near Tunsgate | 68 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 54 |
| On or near West Road | 53 |
| On or near Lido Road | 43 |
| On or near Pannells Court | 42 |
Of the 1,221 crimes in Castle, Guildford with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 212 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 517 | 42.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 366 | 30.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 147 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 6 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Castle, Guildford has an estimated population of 11,089 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (63%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (6.4%, against 18.2%) and less social housing (6.5%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Castle, Guildford average decile 9.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Castle, Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 62.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 6.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Castle, Guildford a safe place to live?
Castle, Guildford recorded 129.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 694th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and public order.
What is the most common crime in Castle, Guildford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 390 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (254).
Is crime in Castle, Guildford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castle, Guildford was down 3% on the year before: 1,433 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,475 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Castle, Guildford?
About 11,089 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Castle, Guildford?
Castle, Guildford 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.