Car crime in Guildford: 2026 figures

Guildford recorded 253 vehicle crimes in the 12 months to April 2026. That's 3.17 per 1,000 residents, a little below the Surrey rate of 3.63, and close to double nearby Godalming.

The figures

Source: CrimeRate, from police.uk data, 12 months to April 2026. Rates use Census 2021 populations for the Guildford built-up area (the town has no parish council) and Godalming parish (method). For your own street, search your postcode on police.uk.

A town rate, not a street rate

Guildford sits just under the county figure. But the town is big and varied, from student lets near the university to large detached homes on the hills, and an average spreads the risk across all of them.

CrimeRate doesn't publish a three-year vehicle crime trend for Guildford, so we can't say which way it's heading. Across Surrey as a whole, CrimeRate shows vehicle crime trending down.

What it means for you

The cars thieves want, typically keyless SUVs and premium models, are the ones parked on private drives overnight. If that's your car, the town average matters less than what's on your drive.

Protecting your car in Guildford

The A3 runs right through Guildford, so a car taken off a drive here can be on a dual carriageway within minutes. A telescopic post locked in front of the car stops it leaving, however it was unlocked.

Cheap first steps: a signal-blocking pouch and a steering lock. More in our keyless theft guide.

Questions people ask

How does Guildford compare with nearby towns? Guildford's 3.17 per 1,000 is higher than Woking (2.63) and Godalming (1.67), and above Farnham (1.82).

Do you fit in Guildford? Yes. We're about 40 minutes away by road, with no call-out charge for homes. See our Guildford page for prices and the areas we cover.