Crime in Westborough, Guildford: statistics, rates and trends
1,052 crimes were recorded in Westborough, Guildford in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Westborough, Guildford at a glance
- Crime trends in Westborough, Guildford
- Types of crime in Westborough, Guildford
- Westborough, Guildford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Westborough, Guildford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Westborough, Guildford
- Population and deprivation in Westborough, Guildford
- Questions about crime in Westborough, Guildford
- About this data
1,052 crimes were recorded in Westborough, Guildford in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 460 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Westborough, Guildford has the 1,787th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Westborough, Guildford | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,052 | 12,341 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.8 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,856 | 151,359 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Westborough, Guildford was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,052 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (887). Over the whole period it rose 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 | 1,052 | 81.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 899 | 69.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 967 | 75.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 893 | 69.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 887 | 69.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,007 | 78.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,036 | 80.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 891 | 69.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 899 | 69.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 109 |
| June 2026 | 99 |
| May 2026 | 93 |
| April 2026 | 111 |
| March 2026 | 73 |
| February 2026 | 88 |
| January 2026 | 72 |
| December 2025 | 62 |
| November 2025 | 83 |
| October 2025 | 86 |
| September 2025 | 85 |
| August 2025 | 91 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Westborough, 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 public order.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+46%) and shoplifting (+45%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-45%) and vehicle crime (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 460 | 35.8 | 1.05 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 10.4 | 0.68 | +21% |
| Public order | 123 | 9.6 | 1.44 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 7.9 | 1.17 | +46% |
| Other theft | 84 | 6.5 | 1.02 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 2.3 | 0.27 | +45% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.2 | 0.44 | -22% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.9 | 0.92 | +4% |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.7 | 0.52 | +16% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.2 | 1.20 | +88% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.9 | 1.04 | -45% |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.7 | 0.20 | +125% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 0.35 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.18 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Westborough, Guildford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Westborough, Guildford recorded 460 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 43.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Westborough, Guildford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Westborough, Guildford recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Westborough, Guildford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Westborough, Guildford recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Westborough, Guildford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Westborough, Guildford recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Westborough, Guildford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Westborough, Guildford recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Westborough, Guildford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Westborough, Guildford recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Westborough, Guildford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Westborough, Guildford recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Westborough, Guildford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Westborough, Guildford recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Westborough, Guildford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Westborough, Guildford recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Westborough, Guildford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Westborough, Guildford recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Westborough, Guildford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Westborough, Guildford recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Westborough, Guildford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Westborough, Guildford recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Westborough, Guildford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Westborough, Guildford recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Westborough, Guildford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Westborough, Guildford recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Westborough, Guildford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Westborough, Guildford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westborough, Guildford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onslow | 1,934 | 199.5 | +144% |
| Stoughton South | 499 | 82.2 | +0% |
| Worplesdon | 444 | 49.0 | -40% |
| Stoughton North | 347 | 51.4 | -37% |
| Stoke | 1,568 | 228.4 | +179% |
| Bellfields & Slyfield | 677 | 102.8 | +26% |
| Castle | 1,475 | 133.0 | +63% |
| Shalford | 393 | 71.1 | -13% |
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 Westborough, Guildford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 283 |
| On or near Supermarket | 66 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 36 |
| On or near Southway | 34 |
| On or near Rickyard | 31 |
| On or near Chapelhouse Close | 29 |
| On or near Pond Meadow | 28 |
| On or near Humbolt Close | 27 |
| On or near Cabell Road | 25 |
| On or near Waggon Close | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Westborough, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 421 | 40.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 205 | 19.5% |
| Under investigation | 148 | 14.1% |
| Not recorded | 134 | 12.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Westborough, Guildford has an estimated population of 12,856. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Westborough, Guildford sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Westborough, Guildford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 82.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.5% |
| Social rented homes | 32.7% |
| Private rented homes | 28.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Westborough, Guildford a safe place to live?
Westborough, Guildford recorded 81.8 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 Westborough, Guildford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 460 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (134).
Is crime in Westborough, Guildford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westborough, Guildford was up 17% on the year before: 1,052 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 899 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Westborough, Guildford?
Westborough, 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 Westborough, Guildford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.