Guildford Town vs Horley West

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Guildford Town Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Horley West Surrey Police

      Guildford Town vs Horley West Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Guildford Town
      Surrey Police
      4,030 crimes / 12m
      ↑5% trend
      24.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Horley West
      Surrey Police
      831 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.2% trend
      19.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Guildford Town
      B Horley West
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,030
      831
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,839
      775
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5%
      ↑7.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.8%
      19.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Guildford Town
      B Horley West
      Violent Crime
      1,190 ↑10%
      368 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      543 ↑11%
      142 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      271 ↑16%
      52 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      51 ↓41%
      27 ↓49%
      Burglary
      76 ↓6%
      16 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      253 ↑16%
      66 ↑12%
      Drugs
      135 ↓1%
      9 ↓47%
      Public Order
      519 ↑16%
      93 ↑33%
      Robbery
      49 ↑145%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      739 ↓15%
      19 ↓32%
      Theft from Person
      53 ↑29%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      59 ↑55%
      7
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↓22%
      2 ↓80%
      Other Crime
      74 ↑0%
      25 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Guildford Town is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Guildford Town safer than Horley West?

      Guildford Town has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,030 crimes in the last 12 months. Horley West has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 831 crimes. Guildford Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Guildford Town vs Horley West?

      Guildford Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Horley West shows +7.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Guildford Town and Horley West?

      In Guildford Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,190 incidents). In Horley West, it is Violent Crime (368 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Guildford Town and Horley West?

      Guildford Town recorded 543 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Horley West recorded 142. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Guildford Town vs Horley West?

      Violent crime in Guildford Town totalled 1,190 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 368 in Horley West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Guildford Town and Horley West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Guildford Town recorded 3,839 crimes (now 4,030, a change of +5%). Horley West recorded 775 crimes previously (now 831, +7.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Guildford Town and Horley West?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Guildford Town has a resolution rate of 24.8% and Horley West has 19.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Guildford Town and Horley West?

      Guildford Town falls within the Surrey Police boundary. Horley West is covered by Surrey Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Guildford Town and Horley West?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Guildford Town or Horley West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Guildford Town and Horley West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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