Crimes Against Persons Surge 26% in Surrey Q2 2025

Surrey has reported a sharp 26% rise in crimes against persons in the second quarter of 2025, according to new data from the Surrey Police Service. Between April and June, there were 1,893 such incidents, up from 1,504 in the same period last year, with increases seen across all five policing districts. Newton recorded the steepest jump at 44%, while Whalley/City Centre rose by 26% and Guildford by 14%. Cloverdale and South Surrey saw smaller increases of nine and three per cent respectively. In contrast, property crimes fell by 12% city-wide, dropping from 5,055 to 4,463 reports, though some districts still recorded modest increases. The data highlights a shifting crime landscape in Surrey, with fewer property-related offences but a troubling rise in violent and personal crimes.