Crime in Tillingbourne: statistics, rates and trends
288 crimes were recorded in Tillingbourne in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Tillingbourne
- Questions about crime in Tillingbourne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (85), burglary (42) and anti-social behaviour (41) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,994th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Tillingbourne | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 288 | 12,259 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.8 | 81.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,664 | 151,359 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tillingbourne peaked in the year to August 2020 (357 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (250). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 288 | 50.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 250 | 44.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 338 | 59.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 309 | 54.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 268 | 47.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 284 | 50.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 357 | 63.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 294 | 51.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 250 | 44.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Tillingbourne recorded notably more burglary (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (56% below) and anti-social behaviour (53% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 20 to 29 and criminal damage and arson rose from 22 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 85 | 15.0 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Burglary | 42 | 7.4 | 3.6 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 7.2 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +41% |
| Other theft | 29 | 5.1 | 6.4 | +45% |
| Public order | 23 | 4.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Tillingbourne; the highest is Stoke, Guildford (226.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Clandon & Horsley (36.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tillingbourne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrow | 330 | 41.3 | -19% |
| Clandon & Horsley | 332 | 36.8 | -28% |
| Castle | 1,433 | 129.2 | +154% |
| Burpham | 307 | 40.0 | -21% |
| Shalford | 392 | 70.9 | +39% |
| Stoke | 1,555 | 226.5 | +346% |
| Onslow | 1,981 | 204.4 | +302% |
| Bellfields & Slyfield | 655 | 99.5 | +96% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Tillingbourne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 54 |
| On or near New Road | 14 |
| On or near Gomshall Lane | 13 |
| On or near Station Road | 12 |
| On or near Dorking Road | 11 |
| On or near Fullers Farm Road | 8 |
| On or near Chantry Lane | 7 |
| On or near Towerhill | 7 |
| On or near Brook Hill | 6 |
| On or near Gravelpits Close | 6 |
Of the 247 crimes in Tillingbourne with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 41 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 109 | 44.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 67 | 27.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Tillingbourne has an estimated population of 5,664 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.5%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.4%, against 17.1%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (49%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tillingbourne average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Tillingbourne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tillingbourne a safe place to live?
Tillingbourne recorded 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,994th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Tillingbourne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 85 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by burglary (42).
Is crime in Tillingbourne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tillingbourne was up 15% on the year before: 288 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 250 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tillingbourne?
About 5,664 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tillingbourne?
Tillingbourne 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.