Crime in Pilgrims: statistics, rates and trends
259 crimes were recorded in Pilgrims in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (76), anti-social behaviour (67) and criminal damage and arson (28) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,881st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Pilgrims | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 259 | 12,259 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.5 | 81.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 4,841 | 151,359 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pilgrims peaked in the year to August 2018 (385 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (225). 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 | 259 | 53.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 244 | 50.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 296 | 61.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 225 | 46.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 261 | 53.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 309 | 63.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 282 | 58.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 356 | 73.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 385 | 79.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (54% below) and public order (32% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 47 to 67, while public order fell from 27 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 | 15.7 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 13.8 | 15.4 | +43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Public order | 22 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 3.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pilgrims; the highest is Onslow (204.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Normandy & Pirbright (32.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pilgrims |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash South | 248 | 36.2 | -32% |
| Ash Wharf | 398 | 61.1 | +14% |
| Ash Vale | 420 | 57.7 | +8% |
| Normandy & Pirbright | 261 | 32.7 | -39% |
| Westborough | 1,035 | 80.5 | +50% |
| Worplesdon | 434 | 47.9 | -11% |
| Onslow | 1,981 | 204.4 | +282% |
| Stoughton South | 480 | 79.1 | +48% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Pilgrims over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Tongham Road” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tongham Road | 29 |
| On or near Quarry Road | 18 |
| On or near Seale Lane | 16 |
| On or near The Street | 16 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 15 |
| On or near Munday'S Boro | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near East Ring | 9 |
| On or near Grange Road | 9 |
| On or near Dark Lane | 8 |
Of the 192 crimes in Pilgrims with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 67 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 75 | 39.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 69 | 35.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 16.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Pilgrims has an estimated population of 4,841 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.3%, against 23.3%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pilgrims average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Pilgrims | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pilgrims a safe place to live?
Pilgrims recorded 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,881st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Pilgrims?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 76 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (67).
Is crime in Pilgrims going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pilgrims was up 6% on the year before: 259 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 244 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pilgrims?
About 4,841 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pilgrims?
Pilgrims 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.