Crime in Shalford: statistics, rates and trends
393 crimes were recorded in Shalford in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Shalford at a glance
- Crime trends in Shalford
- Types of crime in Shalford
- Shalford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shalford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shalford
- Population and deprivation in Shalford
- Questions about crime in Shalford
- About this data
393 crimes were recorded in Shalford in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 130 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shalford has the 2,182nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shalford | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 393 | 12,341 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.1 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,528 | 151,359 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shalford was highest in the year to July 2018 (474 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (303). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 393 | 71.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 363 | 65.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 381 | 68.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 350 | 63.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 303 | 54.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 383 | 69.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 404 | 73.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 347 | 62.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 474 | 85.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shalford 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 anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+28%) and violence and sexual offences (+17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 130 | 23.5 | 1.53 | +5% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 130 | 23.5 | 0.69 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 5.8 | 0.85 | +28% |
| Public order | 24 | 4.3 | 0.65 | -8% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.6 | 0.57 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.9 | 0.59 | +7% |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.2 | 0.61 | -8% |
| Other crime | 11 | 2.0 | 0.94 | -15% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.1 | 0.33 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.7 | 0.09 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.44 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.21 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | n/a |
Anti-social behaviour in Shalford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shalford recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 33.1% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Shalford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shalford recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 33.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shalford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shalford recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shalford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shalford recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shalford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shalford recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shalford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shalford recorded 16 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 7% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shalford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shalford recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shalford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shalford recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shalford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shalford recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shalford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shalford recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shalford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shalford recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shalford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shalford recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Shalford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shalford recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shalford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shalford recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Shalford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shalford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shalford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onslow | 1,934 | 199.5 | +181% |
| Castle | 1,475 | 133.0 | +87% |
| Stoke | 1,568 | 228.4 | +221% |
| Westborough | 1,052 | 81.8 | +15% |
| Stoughton South | 499 | 82.2 | +16% |
| Merrow | 349 | 43.7 | -39% |
| Bellfields & Slyfield | 677 | 102.8 | +45% |
| Burpham | 293 | 38.1 | -46% |
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 Shalford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 91 |
| On or near Down Lane | 28 |
| On or near Hornhatch | 22 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 17 |
| On or near Tilthams Green | 14 |
| On or near Spiceall | 13 |
| On or near Broadford Road | 11 |
| On or near The Street | 11 |
| On or near The Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Chantry Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shalford 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 130 | 33.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 98 | 24.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 90 | 22.9% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 7.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% |
Shalford has an estimated population of 5,528. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shalford sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Shalford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Shalford a safe place to live?
Shalford recorded 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Shalford?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (130).
Is crime in Shalford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shalford was up 8% on the year before: 393 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 363 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shalford?
Shalford 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 Shalford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.