The number of residential burglaries committed in Surrey has dropped consistently over the past year, data published by the Police and Crime Commissioner shows.

Between August 2024 and August 2025, 305 fewer burglaries were reported across the county. Charges in burglary cases increased by 56 per cent this year alone.

Meanwhile, burglary offences solved by Surrey Police stand at more than double the national average.

The Force will be launching their autumn burglary campaign soon, aimed at helping communities protect their homes and valuables as the evenings close in.

Detective Chief Inspector Josephine Horner, Surrey Police’s lead for burglary, said: “We strive to attend every residential burglary reported in the county. Each of our three divisions has its own proactive team, who monitor ongoing burglary trends and patterns and identify hotspot areas – targeting prolific and repeat offenders.

“We offer preventive advice to residents on the measures they can take to protect their homes and possessions, from keeping car keys secure and out of sight to locking away valuables, fitting alarms and CCTV. There are simple steps that everyone can take.

“We encourage communities to stay alert and report any suspicious activity through our online portal or call 999 if a crime is taking place. Together, we can make Surrey safer for all.”

Data on burglary rates has been published on Commissioner Lisa Townsend’s Data Hub. 

The Hub, which launched in early 2023, made Lisa the first commissioner to host a dedicated online data site, containing rolling updates on Surrey Police’s performance. It gives access to a wide range of monthly data, including Lisa’s funding for organisations that support community safety, help victims, and tackle the cycle of offending.

The website also features information on response times and the Force’s outcomes on a range of crime types, as well as data on Surrey Police’s budget and staffing.

The Data Hub has recently been refreshed so that it better aligns with the policing priorities identified by Surrey residents during consultations for Lisa’s new Police and Crime Plan.

The Commissioner said: “Over my tenure, I have heard the views of thousands of people who live and work in Surrey. My role is to represent these people, as well as to amplify their voices when it comes to the policing service they receive.

“My Data Hub gives residents access to the full picture of how their Force performs over time. It allows users to see real results in the areas they have identified as the most important.

“Over the past year, burglary rates have dropped in Surrey, with 305 fewer reported. Under Chief Constable Tim De Meyer’s leadership, we are seeing real results on the issues that matter most to Surrey’s residents.”