Guildford Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Guildford's November 2025 crime profile reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences comprising 38.8% of all reported incidents. This proportion is higher than the UK average for this category, which stands at 2.6 per 1,000 compared to Guildford's 2.4 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 is 15.1% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, a gap that is particularly pronounced in categories such as shoplifting (37% below UK average) and public order offences (15% below UK average). These figures suggest a localised approach to crime prevention that may be effective in reducing certain types of offences. Seasonal factors, including the dark evenings of November and the influence of events like Bonfire Night, may have played a role in shaping the crime mix, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences both falling below UK averages. The relatively high proportion of violent crimes compared to property crimes could reflect Guildford's character as a mixed urban area with a significant student population and a vibrant town centre, both of which may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. This balance of crime types provides a nuanced picture of the area's security landscape, highlighting both strengths and areas for further attention.

November 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime increasing by 34.9% (from 43 to 58 incidents) and burglary rising by 20.8% (from 24 to 29). These increases may partly explain the shift in the crime mix, which saw property crimes (314) remain lower than violent crimes (366), a trend consistent with Guildford's historical profile. Conversely, shoplifting fell sharply by 39.8% (from 103 to 62), likely linked to the impact of Black Friday shopping, which may have deterred opportunistic theft. Public order offences also decreased by 33.0% (from 100 to 67), reflecting the influence of darker evenings and reduced foot traffic during the month. The area's performance in categories like shoplifting and public order offences—37% and 15% below UK averages respectively—underscores its distinct crime profile, which contrasts with national trends in these areas.

Guildford's November 2025 crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents marks a 12.4% decrease from the previous month's 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained trend of declining crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 31 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 944 incidents. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 160 residents, a statistic that provides a clear measure of the monthly exposure to crime. This rate remains significantly below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, highlighting Guildford's position as a relatively safer area. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the crime rate is proportionally lower than the national average, with the most notable differences appearing in categories such as shoplifting and public order offences, which are 37% and 15% below UK averages respectively. These disparities suggest local factors, such as community engagement or policing strategies, may be contributing to the lower rates.