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Crime in Effingham

Effingham had 158 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 48.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 21 Guildford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 6% below the middle Guildford area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

KT24, Guildford · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Effingham

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48.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 21Guildford rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common50 in 3 months

Month by month

48 Mar 50 Apr 54 May 65 Jun 50 Jul 43 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Effingham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5032%
anti-social behaviour3220%
public order138%
theft138%
criminal damage106%
other crime106%
vehicle crime96%
shoplifting96%

Effingham against Guildford

TypeEffingham per 1,000Middle Guildford areaChange
Violence15.414.1▲ 6%
Burglary1.81.6–
Vehicle crime2.82.8–
Anti-social behaviour9.88.6▼ 11%
Theft and robbery4.64.60%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Fetcham70.9▼ 7%
Little Bookham49.6▼ 1%
Effingham48.5▲ 4%
Hawk's Hill46.6▲ 80%
Great Bookham38.5▲ 17%
East Horsley37.3▲ 31%
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 Effingham a safe area?

Effingham had about 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 21 Guildford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Effingham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (50), followed by anti-social behaviour (32) and public order (13).