Guildford Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Guildford's crime rate for May 2023 stood at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the district 15% below the UK average of 8.0. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (29.9% of all crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.4%) and public order offences (10.1%). This pattern aligns with Guildford's character as a mixed urban centre with a strong retail and educational presence, which may contribute to both anti-social behaviour and public order challenges. The seasonal context of May—longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—likely plays a role in the 6% above-average rate of public order offences. However, the district's violent crime rate is 28% below the UK average, suggesting effective policing or community engagement strategies. Bicycle theft remains a local concern, with rates 150% above the UK average, possibly reflecting Guildford's cycling infrastructure and outdoor activity trends. These figures highlight a combination of local demographics and seasonal factors that shape the area's crime picture.

May 2023 saw a sharp 100% increase in both theft from the person and bicycle theft, raising concerns for residents. Theft from the person rose from 8 to 16 incidents, while bicycle theft more than doubled from 11 to 22. These jumps occurred alongside a 25.8% rise in anti-social behaviour, which now accounts for nearly 20% of all crimes reported. Bicycle theft in Guildford is 150% above the UK average, suggesting local factors such as the town's cycling infrastructure or increased outdoor activity during longer evenings. While violent crime remains below the UK average (28% lower), public order offences are 6% higher than national figures, consistent with May's seasonal context of extended evenings and socialising. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by two-thirds compared to April, and robbery decreased by 54.5%, though both categories remain well below UK averages.

Guildford's crime rate in May 2023 rose slightly to 6.8 per 1,000 residents, a 4.9% increase from April's 6.5 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 33 crimes reported each day across the district, with one crime occurring for every 147 residents over the course of the month. While the overall rate remains 15% below the UK average, the monthly exposure figure provides context for residents: over the 31 days, each resident faced a 0.68% chance of being directly affected by a crime. The shift in crime mix between April and May reveals a growing emphasis on public order and anti-social behaviour, which rose by 25.8% compared to the previous month. This contrasts with declines in vehicle crime and burglary, which may reflect seasonal patterns or changes in policing focus. The daily crime count highlights the persistent presence of crime in Guildford, even as the district maintains a safer profile than the UK average.