Crime in Westborough, Guildford: statistics, rates and trends
1,035 crimes were recorded in Westborough, Guildford in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Westborough, Guildford
- Questions about crime in Westborough, Guildford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (437), anti-social behaviour (138) and public order (123) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,822nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Westborough, Guildford | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,035 | 12,259 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.5 | 81.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,856 | 151,359 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Westborough, Guildford of any year here (1,035 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,035 | 80.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 934 | 72.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 937 | 72.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 883 | 68.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 908 | 70.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,006 | 78.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,025 | 79.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 899 | 69.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 882 | 68.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Westborough, Guildford recorded notably more public order (44% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (78% below) and vehicle crime (56% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 71 to 91 and criminal damage and arson rose from 77 to 96, while vehicle crime fell from 35 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 437 | 34.0 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 138 | 10.7 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Public order | 123 | 9.6 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 7.5 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Other theft | 91 | 7.1 | 6.4 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.2 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 1.9 | 8.5 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Westborough, Guildford; the highest is Stoke, Guildford (226.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Worplesdon (47.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westborough, Guildford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onslow | 1,981 | 204.4 | +154% |
| Stoughton South | 480 | 79.1 | -2% |
| Worplesdon | 434 | 47.9 | -41% |
| Stoughton North | 337 | 49.9 | -38% |
| Stoke | 1,555 | 226.5 | +181% |
| Bellfields & Slyfield | 655 | 99.5 | +24% |
| Castle | 1,433 | 129.2 | +61% |
| Shalford | 392 | 70.9 | -12% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Westborough, Guildford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (267).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 267 |
| On or near Supermarket | 58 |
| On or near Southway | 35 |
| On or near Rickyard | 33 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 33 |
| On or near Humbolt Close | 28 |
| On or near Pond Meadow | 28 |
| On or near Chapelhouse Close | 27 |
| On or near Cabell Road | 26 |
| On or near Blackwell Avenue | 23 |
Of the 897 crimes in Westborough, Guildford with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 138 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 405 | 45.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 222 | 24.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 134 | 14.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Westborough, Guildford has an estimated population of 12,856 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (49.4%, against 7.9%), more social housing (33%, against 17%) and more unemployed residents (5.7%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Westborough, Guildford average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Westborough, Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 10.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 41.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 49.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 32.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Westborough, Guildford a safe place to live?
Westborough, Guildford recorded 80.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,822nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Westborough, Guildford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 437 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (138).
Is crime in Westborough, Guildford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westborough, Guildford was up 11% on the year before: 1,035 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 934 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Westborough, Guildford?
About 12,856 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Westborough, Guildford?
Westborough, 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.