Crime Rate in Stoke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stoke

The total recorded crimes in Stoke, Guildford, UK in May 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stoke crime rate of 1.17 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 Stoke, encompassing approximately 59,761 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Stoke Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodlands Road with total crimes: 10
  • Fir Tree Road with total crimes: 9
  • Rowan Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Stoke?

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

  • Relative to Guildford:

    • In 2024, Stoke reported a higher crime volume than the Guildford average, with 734 crimes compared to 639. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stoke witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Guildford.

    • In 2023, Stoke experienced a greater number of crimes than the Guildford average, with 728 crimes compared to 570. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stoke witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Guildford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Guildford, Stoke has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Stoke Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stoke has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 1.17 ranking 5th out of 21 in the Guildford, UK

In 2024, the total Stoke crimes were 734. The crime rate of Stoke in 2024 was 36.53 (year) or 3.04 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Guildford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stoke were around 728 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.18 (year) or 1.02 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Guildford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stoke)CrimesRank (Stoke)CrimesRank (Stoke)
Friary and St Nicolas326 14,049 13,511 1
Holy Trinity139 21,387 21,386 2
Onslow77 3896 3796 3
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
Ash Vale22 16275 18260 17
Send9 21208 19161 19
Normandy15 19157 21131 21
Pirbright12 20164 20147 20
Effingham9 22120 22131 22

Stoke Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 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 (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 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 (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 20259
February 20256
January 20256
December 20249
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249
July 20248
June 202414
May 20249

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

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20249
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202529
March 202523
February 202514
January 202530
December 202424
November 202424
October 202423
September 202421
August 202421
July 202421
June 202452
May 202423

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 202410
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 202512
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251
May 20241

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Stoke in May 2025

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

1. Woodlands Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
2. Fir Tree Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Rowan Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Berberis Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Medlar Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Larch Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Waterside Mews (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cypress Road (Map)
Total2
Robbery2
10. Juniper Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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