Guildford Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Guildford's February 2024 crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents places it 2.8% below the UK average, a figure that underscores the area's relative safety compared to the national context. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (35.2% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (16.5%) and shoplifting (13.4%). This distribution highlights a persistent tension between violent crime and property-related offences, with the former slightly outpacing the latter. The seasonal context of February — a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull — likely contributes to the observed patterns, as lower foot traffic and colder weather may deter certain types of crime while amplifying others. Shoplifting in Guildford was 67% above the UK average, a discrepancy that could be attributed to the area's retail density, particularly in its high streets and commercial zones. In contrast, categories like burglary and vehicle crime were significantly below the UK average, suggesting that Guildford's infrastructure and community-focused policing may be effective in reducing these specific risks. The balance between property and violent crime in the area may reflect broader socio-economic factors, such as the presence of a university population or commuter demographics, though these connections remain speculative without further data. Overall, the crime profile for February 2024 illustrates a combination of local conditions and national trends, with Guildford maintaining a generally stable and slightly below-average crime environment.

February 2024 saw a 14.6% rise in anti-social behaviour, driven by an increase in reported incidents from 151 to 173. This uptick may reflect the social dynamics of a winter month, when indoor gatherings and reduced daylight hours can amplify tensions in residential areas. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 81.8%, from 11 to 2, a stark contrast that could indicate effective local policing strategies or seasonal inactivity in theft-prone environments. The balance between property and violent crime remained skewed, with violent crimes (369) narrowly exceeding property crimes (361), a trend that may be influenced by Guildford's mix of urban and suburban demographics. Shoplifting in the area was 67% above the UK average, suggesting that retail zones remain a focal point for property-related offences despite the overall decline in crime rates.

Guildford's crime rate in February 2024 stood at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, a marked decline from the previous month's rate of 7.6 per 1,000 — an 8.3% reduction. This downward trend aligns with the typical seasonal lull in winter months, when outdoor activity diminishes. On a daily basis, Guildford saw approximately 36 crimes reported each day in February, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 144 residents offers a tangible measure of risk, though it remains below the UK average. The decrease in overall crime is most pronounced in vehicle crime and bicycle theft, which fell sharply by 42.7% and 81.8% respectively, suggesting a possible shift in criminal focus or improved local deterrence measures. This contrast with the UK average highlights Guildford's unique position in the national crime profile, particularly in categories like shoplifting, which remains elevated.