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 March 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ash South and Tongham crime rate of 3.33 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ash South and Tongham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parsons Way with total crimes: 4
  • Grange Road with total crimes: 3
  • East Ring with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Ash South and Tongham has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 3.33 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Guildford)CrimesRank (Guildford)CrimesRank (Guildford)
Friary and St Nicolas340 14,049 13,511 1
Holy Trinity113 21,387 21,386 2
Onslow55 5896 3796 3
Stoughton64 3861 4720 5
Stoke54 6734 5728 4
Westborough62 4702 6680 6
Ash Wharf37 7471 10414 9
Worplesdon27 13510 8419 8
Burpham36 8340 14330 13
Lovelace23 16499 9323 14
Shalford36 9415 11370 10
Clandon and Horsley27 12306 17341 11
Merrow34 11310 16259 18
Christchurch20 18385 12334 12
Tillingbourne20 17358 13295 16
Pilgrims25 14314 15301 15
Ash Vale25 15275 18260 17
Send17 19208 19161 19
Pirbright7 22164 20147 20
Effingham16 20120 22131 22
Normandy7 21157 21131 21

Ash South and Tongham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202518
January 202524
December 202411
November 202417
October 202421
September 202422
August 202425
July 202414
June 202438
May 20249
April 202415

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 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
April 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20241
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Ash South and Tongham in March 2025

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

1. Parsons Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Grange Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. East Ring (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Howard Cole Gardens (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Star Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Attfield Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Rosemary Hall Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tongham Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Spoil Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Wanborough Way (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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