Crime in Stoke, Guildford: statistics, rates and trends
1,555 crimes were recorded in Stoke, Guildford in the 12 months to August 2026, 226.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Stoke, Guildford
- Questions about crime in Stoke, Guildford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (416), shoplifting (329) and public order (247) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 147th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Stoke, Guildford | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,555 | 12,259 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 226.5 | 81.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,864 | 151,359 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stoke, Guildford peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,791 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,183). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,555 | 226.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,775 | 258.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,791 | 260.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,607 | 234.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,429 | 208.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,353 | 197.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,359 | 198.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,328 | 193.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,183 | 172.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 143 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stoke, Guildford recorded notably more shoplifting (5.7 times the national rate), public order (5.4 times the national rate) and robbery (2.6 times the national rate). On the year before, drugs fell from 76 to 53 and other crime fell from 45 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 416 | 60.6 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 329 | 47.9 | 8.5 | +6% |
| Public order | 247 | 36.0 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 186 | 27.1 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 106 | 15.4 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Other theft | 91 | 13.3 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Drugs | 53 | 7.7 | 3.3 | -30% |
| Other crime | 33 | 4.8 | 2.1 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 4.7 | 5.0 | -3% |
| Robbery | 24 | 3.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Stoke, Guildford has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stoke, Guildford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle | 1,433 | 129.2 | -43% |
| Onslow | 1,981 | 204.4 | -10% |
| Bellfields & Slyfield | 655 | 99.5 | -56% |
| Stoughton South | 480 | 79.1 | -65% |
| Stoughton North | 337 | 49.9 | -78% |
| Westborough | 1,035 | 80.5 | -64% |
| Burpham | 307 | 40.0 | -82% |
| Merrow | 330 | 41.3 | -82% |
The 10 locations below account for 72% of the crime recorded in Stoke, Guildford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (247).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 247 |
| On or near Supermarket | 162 |
| On or near Parking Area | 153 |
| On or near Ward Street | 124 |
| On or near Europa Park Road | 121 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 90 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 82 |
| On or near York Road | 55 |
| On or near Chertsey Street | 45 |
| On or near Leapale Lane | 45 |
Of the 1,369 crimes in Stoke, Guildford with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 186 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 443 | 32.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 398 | 29.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 175 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 130 | 9.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 77 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 60 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Stoke, Guildford has an estimated population of 6,864 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (45%, against 20%), more students (17.4%, against 7.9%) and fewer retired residents (7.1%, against 21.6%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stoke, Guildford average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Stoke, Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 17.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 52.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 44.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stoke, Guildford a safe place to live?
Stoke, Guildford recorded 226.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 147th 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 Stoke, Guildford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 416 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (329).
Is crime in Stoke, Guildford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stoke, Guildford was down 12% on the year before: 1,555 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,775 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stoke, Guildford?
About 6,864 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stoke, Guildford?
Stoke, 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.