Crime in Tillingbourne: statistics, rates and trends
294 crimes were recorded in Tillingbourne in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Tillingbourne at a glance
- Crime trends in Tillingbourne
- Types of crime in Tillingbourne
- Tillingbourne compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tillingbourne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tillingbourne
- Population and deprivation in Tillingbourne
- Questions about crime in Tillingbourne
- About this data
294 crimes were recorded in Tillingbourne in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 89 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tillingbourne has the 2,944th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tillingbourne | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 294 | 12,341 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.9 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,664 | 151,359 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tillingbourne was highest in the year to July 2020 (361 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (240). Over the whole period it rose 19%, 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 | 294 | 51.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 240 | 42.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 342 | 60.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 307 | 54.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 264 | 46.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 294 | 51.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 361 | 63.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 296 | 52.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 248 | 43.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
| August 2025 | 27 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tillingbourne 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 burglary, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in burglary (+34%) and criminal damage and arson (+21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 89 | 15.7 | 0.46 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 7.6 | 0.49 | +16% |
| Burglary | 43 | 7.6 | 2.15 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 5.1 | 0.75 | +21% |
| Other theft | 26 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +37% |
| Public order | 26 | 4.6 | 0.69 | +73% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.8 | 0.57 | +14% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.4 | 0.67 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.1 | 1.29 | +500% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 0.27 | +67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Tillingbourne
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tillingbourne recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 30.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tillingbourne
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tillingbourne recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tillingbourne
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tillingbourne recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tillingbourne
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tillingbourne recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tillingbourne
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tillingbourne recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tillingbourne
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tillingbourne recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tillingbourne
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tillingbourne recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tillingbourne
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tillingbourne recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tillingbourne
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tillingbourne recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tillingbourne
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tillingbourne recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tillingbourne
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tillingbourne 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.
Shoplifting in Tillingbourne
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tillingbourne recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tillingbourne
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tillingbourne recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, 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 Tillingbourne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tillingbourne.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tillingbourne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrow | 349 | 43.7 | -16% |
| Clandon & Horsley | 345 | 38.2 | -26% |
| Castle | 1,475 | 133.0 | +156% |
| Burpham | 293 | 38.1 | -27% |
| Shalford | 393 | 71.1 | +37% |
| Stoke | 1,568 | 228.4 | +340% |
| Onslow | 1,934 | 199.5 | +284% |
| Bellfields & Slyfield | 677 | 102.8 | +98% |
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 Tillingbourne over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 49 |
| On or near Gomshall Lane | 15 |
| On or near New Road | 14 |
| On or near Station Road | 11 |
| On or near Dorking Road | 10 |
| On or near Fullers Farm Road | 9 |
| On or near Towerhill | 9 |
| On or near Chantry Lane | 7 |
| On or near Gravelpits Close | 6 |
| On or near Horsham Road | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tillingbourne 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 | 112 | 38.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 75 | 25.5% |
| Not recorded | 43 | 14.6% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 9.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 5.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
Tillingbourne has an estimated population of 5,664. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tillingbourne sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tillingbourne |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Tillingbourne a safe place to live?
Tillingbourne recorded 51.9 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 Tillingbourne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (43).
Is crime in Tillingbourne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tillingbourne was up 22% on the year before: 294 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 240 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tillingbourne?
Tillingbourne 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 Tillingbourne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.