Crime in Stoke, Guildford: statistics, rates and trends
1,568 crimes were recorded in Stoke, Guildford in the 12 months to July 2026, 228.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stoke, Guildford at a glance
- Crime trends in Stoke, Guildford
- Types of crime in Stoke, Guildford
- Stoke, Guildford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stoke, Guildford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stoke, Guildford
- Population and deprivation in Stoke, Guildford
- Questions about crime in Stoke, Guildford
- About this data
1,568 crimes were recorded in Stoke, Guildford in the 12 months to July 2026, 228.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 421 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stoke, Guildford has the 146th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stoke, Guildford | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,568 | 12,341 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 228.4 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,864 | 151,359 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stoke, Guildford was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,847 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,179). Over the whole period it rose 33%, 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 | 1,568 | 228.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,739 | 253.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,847 | 269.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,622 | 236.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,351 | 196.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,398 | 203.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,318 | 192.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,310 | 190.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,179 | 171.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 124 |
| June 2026 | 121 |
| May 2026 | 149 |
| April 2026 | 148 |
| March 2026 | 91 |
| February 2026 | 120 |
| January 2026 | 147 |
| December 2025 | 125 |
| November 2025 | 123 |
| October 2025 | 125 |
| September 2025 | 139 |
| August 2025 | 156 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stoke, 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order. The largest falls were in burglary (-52%) and drugs (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 421 | 61.3 | 1.79 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 333 | 48.5 | 5.86 | +8% |
| Public order | 239 | 34.8 | 5.24 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 190 | 27.7 | 1.80 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 115 | 16.8 | 2.47 | -16% |
| Other theft | 91 | 13.3 | 2.07 | +10% |
| Drugs | 53 | 7.7 | 2.36 | -29% |
| Other crime | 36 | 5.2 | 2.48 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 4.4 | 0.89 | -9% |
| Robbery | 21 | 3.1 | 2.26 | +75% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.0 | 0.58 | -52% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.5 | 1.77 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.3 | 1.35 | -18% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.9 | 0.52 | -62% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stoke, Guildford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stoke, Guildford recorded 421 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (61.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 26.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stoke, Guildford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stoke, Guildford recorded 333 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 21.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stoke, Guildford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stoke, Guildford recorded 239 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stoke, Guildford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stoke, Guildford recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stoke, Guildford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stoke, Guildford recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stoke, Guildford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stoke, Guildford recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stoke, Guildford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stoke, Guildford recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stoke, Guildford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stoke, Guildford recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stoke, Guildford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stoke, Guildford recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stoke, Guildford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stoke, Guildford recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stoke, Guildford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stoke, Guildford recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stoke, Guildford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stoke, Guildford recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stoke, Guildford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stoke, Guildford recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stoke, Guildford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stoke, Guildford recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stoke, Guildford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stoke, Guildford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stoke, Guildford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle | 1,475 | 133.0 | -42% |
| Onslow | 1,934 | 199.5 | -13% |
| Bellfields & Slyfield | 677 | 102.8 | -55% |
| Stoughton South | 499 | 82.2 | -64% |
| Stoughton North | 347 | 51.4 | -78% |
| Westborough | 1,052 | 81.8 | -64% |
| Burpham | 293 | 38.1 | -83% |
| Merrow | 349 | 43.7 | -81% |
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 Stoke, Guildford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 251 |
| On or near Parking Area | 159 |
| On or near Supermarket | 158 |
| On or near Ward Street | 124 |
| On or near Europa Park Road | 122 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 89 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 83 |
| On or near York Road | 56 |
| On or near Leapale Lane | 53 |
| On or near Chertsey Street | 44 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stoke, 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 | 447 | 28.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 393 | 25.1% |
| Not recorded | 190 | 12.1% |
| Under investigation | 188 | 12.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 115 | 7.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 81 | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 69 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.4% |
Stoke, Guildford has an estimated population of 6,864. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stoke, Guildford sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stoke, Guildford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 79.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.3% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% |
| Private rented homes | 44.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is Stoke, Guildford a safe place to live?
Stoke, Guildford recorded 228.4 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 Stoke, Guildford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 421 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (333).
Is crime in Stoke, Guildford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stoke, Guildford was down 10% on the year before: 1,568 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,739 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stoke, Guildford?
Stoke, 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 Stoke, Guildford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.