Crime in Guildford: statistics, rates and trends

8,459 crimes were recorded in Guildford in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,978 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Guildford has the 298th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Guildford was highest in the year to July 2025 (9,088 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (7,938). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in 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 shoplifting, public order, bicycle theft.

The largest increases were in robbery (+48%) and possession of weapons (+31%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-26%) and vehicle crime (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Guildford

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Guildford recorded 2,978 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 35.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Guildford

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Guildford recorded 1,154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Guildford

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Guildford recorded 1,067 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Guildford

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Guildford recorded 904 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Guildford

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Guildford recorded 648 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Guildford

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Guildford recorded 571 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Guildford

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Guildford recorded 254 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Guildford

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Guildford recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Guildford

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Guildford recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Guildford

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Guildford recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Guildford

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Guildford recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Guildford

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Guildford recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Guildford

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Guildford recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Guildford

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Guildford recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Guildford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Guildford.

11 areas within Guildford, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Stoke had the highest rate (228.4 per 1,000) and Burpham the lowest (38.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Guildford over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in 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.

Guildford has an estimated population of 80,155. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Guildford sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Guildford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.