Guildford Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Guildford's crime rate in October 2025 (7.1 per 1,000 residents) places it 7.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This positions the town as one of the safer areas in the country relative to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 37.8% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.7%) and shoplifting (9.6%). The dominance of violent crime over property crime contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically make up a larger share. Seasonal factors likely play a role in these patterns: as October brings shorter evenings and Halloween, increased street lighting and community events may contribute to higher visibility of violent incidents, while the retail sector's end-of-season promotions could drive shoplifting activity. Anti-social behaviour rates in Guildford are 13% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement strategies in this category. The town's character as a historic market town with a mix of residential and commercial areas may explain the balance between violent and property crimes, with retail spaces and public transport hubs acting as focal points for certain offences. These findings align with broader trends in similar towns where high foot traffic and community interaction correlate with specific crime types.

October 2025 saw notable shifts in Guildford's crime profile. Theft from the person increased by 40% compared to September, rising from five to seven incidents. This surge, while modest in absolute terms, may reflect Halloween-related activity or increased pedestrian traffic during darker evenings. Bicycle theft also rose sharply by 23.1% (13 to 16 incidents), potentially linked to seasonal cycling patterns or unsecured bikes in public spaces. Conversely, public order offences declined by 14.5% (117 to 100), which could indicate the effectiveness of recent community policing initiatives or a reduction in alcohol-related incidents during October. Anti-social behaviour remains a key concern, with rates 13% below the UK average, but this category's decline in other areas (such as other crime, down 29.2%) suggests targeted interventions may be working. The town's violent crime rate (2.7 per 1,000) matches the UK average for this category, but the proportion of violent offences (37.8% of total crimes) is higher than the national average, where property crimes typically dominate. Residents may find the 32% UK-wide deficit in public order offences particularly relevant, as this category is often associated with nightlife and social hubs in Guildford's historic centre.

Guildford's crime rate in October 2025 remained stable at 7.1 per 1,000, a 0.3% change from the previous month, indicating no significant short-term fluctuations. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately 35 crimes per day, a figure that provides context for local residents assessing their personal risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 141 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. This figure, while aggregate, suggests that Guildford's residents face a lower frequency of crime compared to the national average, particularly in categories like vehicle crime (29% below UK average) and burglary (33% below). However, the town's higher proportion of violent crime compared to the UK average highlights a distinct regional profile. With a population of 151,359, the absolute number of crimes (1,077) is comparable to other medium-sized towns, but the distribution across crime types reveals unique patterns. The stability in overall rates, combined with specific category deviations, underscores the importance of considering both absolute numbers and relative proportions when evaluating Guildford's crime picture.