Crime Rate in Ash South and Tongham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ash South and Tongham

The total recorded crimes in Ash South and Tongham, Guildford, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ash South and Tongham crime rate of 4.99 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Ash South and Tongham, encompassing approximately 10,212 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
Ash South and Tongham Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • George Myers Close with total crimes: 8
  • East Ring with total crimes: 5
  • Hop Garden Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Ash South and Tongham?

To understand the safety of Ash South and Tongham, we need to analyze Ash South and Tongham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Guildford:

    • In 2024, Ash South and Tongham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Guildford average, with 588 crimes compared to 639.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Ash South and Tongham witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Guildford.

    • In 2023, Ash South and Tongham had fewer crimes than the Guildford average, with 497 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Ash South and Tongham witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Guildford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Guildford, Ash South and Tongham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Ash South and Tongham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ash South and Tongham has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 4.99 ranking 8th out of 21 in the Guildford, UK

In 2024, the total Ash South and Tongham crimes were 588. The crime rate of Ash South and Tongham in 2024 was 57.57 (year) or 4.80 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Guildford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ash South and Tongham were around 497 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.66 (year) or 4.06 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Guildford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ash South and Tongham)CrimesRank (Ash South and Tongham)CrimesRank (Ash South and Tongham)
Friary and St Nicolas326 14,049 13,511 1
Holy Trinity139 21,387 21,386 2
Onslow77 3896 3796 3
Stoke70 5734 5728 4
Stoughton75 4861 4720 5
Westborough49 9702 6680 6
Worplesdon66 6510 8419 8
Ash Wharf53 7471 10414 9
Lovelace21 18499 9323 14
Shalford36 11415 11370 10
Merrow37 10310 16259 18
Clandon and Horsley33 12306 17341 11
Christchurch25 14385 12334 12
Burpham22 17340 14330 13
Tillingbourne24 15358 13295 16
Pilgrims32 13314 15301 15
Ash Vale22 16275 18260 17
Send9 21208 19161 19
Normandy15 19157 21131 21
Pirbright12 20164 20147 20
Effingham9 22120 22131 22

Ash South and Tongham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202515
March 202511
February 202518
January 202524
December 202411
November 202417
October 202421
September 202422
August 202425
July 202414
June 202438
May 20249

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20249
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20258
February 20254
January 20252
December 202410
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 20242
July 20249
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Ash South and Tongham in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ash South and Tongham postcode area is presented below.

1. George Myers Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
2. East Ring (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Hop Garden Way (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Yeomans Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Windsor Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Greyhound Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chester Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Pauls Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. South Side (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. West Ring (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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