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Crime in Compton

Compton had 29 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 62.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 21 Guildford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 21% above the middle Guildford area. Crime was up 61% on the three months before.

GU3, Guildford · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Compton

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62.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 21Guildford rank1st is the highest rate
+61%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common15 in 3 months

Month by month

3 Mar 9 Apr 6 May 15 Jun 6 Jul 8 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Compton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour1552%
violence621%
criminal damage517%
other crime13%
public order13%
theft13%

Compton against Guildford

TypeCompton per 1,000Middle Guildford areaChange
Violence12.914.1–
Burglary01.6–
Vehicle crime02.8–
Anti-social behaviour32.38.6–
Theft and robbery2.24.6–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Shalford62.6▲ 38%
Compton62.4▲ 61%
Godalming53.5▲ 11%
Wood Street41.4▲ 29%
See every Guildford area ranked on the crime in Guildford page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Compton a safe area?

Compton had about 62.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 21 Guildford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Compton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (15), followed by violence (6) and criminal damage (5).