Guildford crime statistics
1,534 recorded incidents in 2025
Total recorded criminal incidents fell 8.4% versus 2024 (1,674 incidents), across all 21 offence categories recorded since 2020.
≈ 64 incidents per 1,000 residents (2021 population 24,091).
2020
1,979
2021
2,444
2022
1,795
2023
1,706
2024
1,674
2025
1,534
Property offences
Break-ins (dwelling)
42
in 2025 · 5-yr avg 62
Motor vehicle theft
50
in 2025 · 5-yr avg 51
Steal from motor vehicle
118
in 2025 · 5-yr avg 119
Malicious damage
111
in 2025 · 5-yr avg 129
All offence categories
Recorded incidents in Guildford by BOCSAR offence category.
| Offence category | 2025 | 2024 | 5-yr avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 536 | 573 | 594 |
| Assault | 240 | 264 | 234 |
| Drug offences | 173 | 159 | 220 |
| Against justice procedures | 155 | 160 | 150 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 120 | 159 | 124 |
| Malicious damage to property | 111 | 134 | 129 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 58 | 42 | 55 |
| Sexual offences | 40 | 40 | 39 |
| Disorderly conduct | 36 | 35 | 39 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 14 | 44 | 88 |
| Other offences | 12 | 19 | 119 |
| Arson |