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Car Theft in Guildford: Rates, Statistics & Hotspots

Guildford and surrounding Surrey districts generally experience lower vehicle theft rates than inner London, but town centre car parks and commuter rail stations remain key targets for catalytic converter theft and opportunistic break-ins.

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Guildford (Surrey)

Live Radar

Showing recorded incidents within a 1-mile radius (~3.14 sq miles) of GU11AA (Guildford)

Surrey
Data: July 2026
Vehicle Crime RiskMODERATE
11incidents / month
Low (0-3)Moderate (4-12)High (13-28)Severe (29+)

38% higher than UK urban average (1-mile radius)

Month-on-Month TrendStable
0(0%) vs June 2026
3-Month Incidents Timeline
May
12
June
11
July
11

Direct monthly street comparison verified with official Police UK records.

Unsolved RateInvestigation Status
63.6%closed without suspect
Under investigation4 (36.4%)
Investigation complete; no suspect identified6 (54.5%)
Unable to prosecute suspect1 (9.1%)

National UK average: ~74% of vehicle crimes are closed with no suspect identified.

Top Street Hotspots

Highest concentration of vehicle interference & theft

8 locations
1On or near Parking Area
2 incidents18.2% of total
2On or near Station Approach
1 incident9.1% of total
3On or near Ludlow Road
1 incident9.1% of total
4On or near Victoria Road
1 incident9.1% of total
5On or near Cypress Road
1 incident9.1% of total
6On or near Supermarket
1 incident9.1% of total
7On or near Emmanuel Close
1 incident9.1% of total
8On or near Millmead Terrace
1 incident9.1% of total

UK Parking & Security Checklist

Recommended countermeasures for this risk zone

Use a Faraday pouch or box for keyless car fobs to block relay signal amplifiers.

Fit a Sold Secure / Thatcham-approved steering wheel lock as a highly visible mechanical deterrent.

Double-check all windows, sunroof, and wing mirror retraction before walking away.

Never leave valuables, dashcams, or coats visible inside the cabin.