Guildford Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Guildford’s September 2024 crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents placed it 10.4% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the area’s relatively low-risk profile compared to larger urban centres. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 37.6% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.0%) and public order offences (10.6%). The seasonal context of September—marked by the start of the academic year and the return of university students—may have influenced the rise in certain categories, such as public order offences, which were 25% above the UK average. This could be attributed to increased social activity in areas with high student populations or the impact of freshers’ week events. Conversely, anti-social behaviour rates were 15% below the UK average, indicating effective local initiatives or community engagement strategies. The overall crime rate, while lower than the national average, still requires attention to specific categories like public order, which may benefit from targeted interventions during peak periods. The balance between violent and property crimes also shifted slightly, with violence making up the majority of incidents, a trend that may be linked to the area’s urban character and the dynamics of its community spaces.

September saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime rising by 41.4% (29 to 41), likely linked to increased traffic during the back-to-school season. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 25.0% (4 to 3), suggesting a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes in public spaces. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, contributing 37.6% of total crimes.6 per 1,000 was 1% below the UK average. Public order offences, however, were 25% above the UK average at 0.7 per 1,000, a figure that may reflect heightened activity in areas with high foot traffic or during late-night events. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Guildford, where seasonal transitions and community events can influence reporting trends.

Guildford’s September 2024 crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 2.4% decline from August’s 7.0 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. Daily crime statistics show 35 incidents reported each day in the month, a figure that, while local to Guildford, provides a tangible sense of the frequency of crime in the area. Over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 146 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. This rate is 10.4% below the UK average, underscoring Guildford’s comparatively safer profile. The population context further illustrates that, despite the 35 daily crimes, the overall risk to individuals remains lower than the national average, a factor that may be influenced by the area’s mix of urban and suburban characteristics, as well as targeted policing efforts in high-risk zones.