Guildford Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Guildford, 7.2 crimes were reported in June 2024—a rate that places the area 12.2% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This per-capita perspective reveals that, despite the 1,083 total crimes recorded, the risk to any given resident remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.8% of all reported incidents. This proportion is consistent with Guildford's status as a major urban centre with a mix of residential, commercial, and educational spaces. Anti-social behaviour followed at 15.5%, likely tied to the area's public spaces and high foot traffic. Shoplifting, at 9.3% of all crimes, was the third most common category, a figure that is 13% above the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect the presence of retail hubs or tourist attractions that draw higher volumes of potential offenders. Seasonally, June marks the beginning of summer, a period when increased daylight and tourism can influence crime patterns. While violent crime rates often rise during this time, Guildford's data shows a slight dip in some categories, such as drugs-related incidents, which fell by 36.1% compared to the previous month. These fluctuations underscore the complex relationship between seasonal factors and local crime dynamics, even in areas with generally stable rates.

June 2024 saw a 50% rise in theft from the person, with incidents increasing from four to six. This jump, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened foot traffic in retail or tourist areas during the early summer months. Meanwhile, other theft rose by 26.2%, potentially linked to increased activity in high-street shops or markets. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 42.9%, a drop that aligns with the seasonal decline in alcohol-fuelled incidents typically seen in late spring. The crime mix remained skewed toward violent offences, which accounted for 35.8% of all crimes, significantly higher than the UK average for this category. Shoplifting, however, outperformed the UK rate by 13%, suggesting that retail environments in Guildford may be more vulnerable to such crimes than the national average. These shifts illustrate how local patterns can diverge from broader trends, even within a generally low-crime area.

Guildford's crime rate in June 2024 fell to 7.2 per 1,000 residents, a 5.5% decline from the previous month's 7.6. This means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 140 residents—a figure that contextualises the risk as relatively low compared to national averages. On a daily basis, Guildford recorded approximately 36 crimes per day, a local metric that reflects the area's population density and urban characteristics. While this daily rate is consistent with the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces, it remains lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. The reduction in public order offences (-29.5%) and drugs-related incidents (-36.1%) may reflect seasonal shifts, such as the winding down of late-night social activity as summer begins. These figures highlight that, for most residents, the likelihood of encountering crime in Guildford remains below the national benchmark, even as specific categories show fluctuation.