Crime Rate in Stoughton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stoughton

The total recorded crimes in Stoughton, Guildford, UK in May 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stoughton crime rate of 2.74 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 Stoughton, encompassing approximately 27,397 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Stoughton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodbridge Hill with total crimes: 12
  • Langley Place with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is Stoughton?

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

  • Relative to Guildford:

    • In 2024, Stoughton reported a higher crime volume than the Guildford average, with 861 crimes compared to 639. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stoughton witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Guildford.

    • In 2023, Stoughton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Guildford average, with 720 crimes compared to 570. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stoughton witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Guildford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stoughton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stoughton has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 2.74 ranking 4th out of 21 in the Guildford, UK

In 2024, the total Stoughton crimes were 861. The crime rate of Stoughton in 2024 was 31.43 (year) or 2.62 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Guildford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stoughton were around 720 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.28 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Guildford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stoughton)CrimesRank (Stoughton)CrimesRank (Stoughton)
Friary and St Nicolas326 14,049 13,511 1
Holy Trinity139 21,387 21,386 2
Onslow77 3896 3796 3
Stoke70 5734 5728 4
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

Stoughton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 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 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202514
March 202512
February 20257
January 20256
December 202412
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 202411
July 202412
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202524
March 202524
February 202514
January 202516
December 202416
November 202420
October 202415
September 202415
August 202418
July 202422
June 202456
May 202422

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202516
March 20259
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20249
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20249
June 202422
May 20245

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20258
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
December 202418
November 20249
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241
July 202412
May 20246

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Stoughton in May 2025

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

1. Woodbridge Hill (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Langley Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
4. Saffron Platt (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Johnston Walk (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other crime1
6. Ardmore Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Angelica Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Martin Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
9. Little Street (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Shoplifting1
10. Grange Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs3

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