Crime Rate in Ash Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ash Vale

The total recorded crimes in Ash Vale, Guildford, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ash Vale crime rate of 2.27 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 Vale, encompassing approximately 9,685 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Ash Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Road with total crimes: 5
  • Sopwith Close with total crimes: 3
  • Fir Acre Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ash Vale?

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

  • Relative to Guildford:

    • In 2024, Ash Vale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Guildford average, with 275 crimes compared to 639.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ash Vale recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Guildford.

    • In 2023, Ash Vale had fewer crimes than the Guildford average, with 260 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ash Vale recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Guildford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ash Vale Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ash Vale has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 2.27 ranking 16th out of 21 in the Guildford, UK

In 2024, the total Ash Vale crimes were 275. The crime rate of Ash Vale in 2024 was 28.39 (year) or 2.37 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Guildford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ash Vale were around 260 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.84 (year) or 2.24 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Guildford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ash Vale)CrimesRank (Ash Vale)CrimesRank (Ash Vale)
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 South and Tongham51 8588 7497 7
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
Send9 21208 19161 19
Normandy15 19157 21131 21
Pirbright12 20164 20147 20
Effingham9 22120 22131 22

Ash Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20247
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20249
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 20247
July 202412
June 202426
May 202411

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
June 20242

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20258
January 20253
December 20249
November 20247
October 20241
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
November 20243
August 20243
July 20243
May 20247

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ash Vale in May 2025

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

1. North Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Sopwith Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Fir Acre Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Maple Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Furze Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wellington Place (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Wood Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Robin Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Heathvale Bridge Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Chart House Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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