Crime Rate in Westborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westborough

The total recorded crimes in Westborough, Guildford, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westborough crime rate of 0.52 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 Westborough, encompassing approximately 94,388 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Public order: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-54.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
Westborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapelhouse Close with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Linkway with total crimes: 3

How safe is Westborough?

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

  • Relative to Guildford:

    • In 2024, Westborough reported a higher crime volume than the Guildford average, with 702 crimes compared to 639. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Westborough witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Guildford.

    • In 2023, Westborough experienced a greater number of crimes than the Guildford average, with 680 crimes compared to 570. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Westborough witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Guildford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Westborough Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Westborough has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 0.64 ranking 9th out of 21 in the Guildford, UK

In 2024, the total Westborough crimes were 702. The crime rate of Westborough in 2024 was 7.44 (year) or 0.62 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Guildford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westborough were around 680 crimes with yearly crime rate of 7.50 (year) or 0.63 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Guildford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westborough)CrimesRank (Westborough)CrimesRank (Westborough)
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
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

Westborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 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 Anti-social behaviour (15 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 (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 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 (23 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20259
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
September 20245
August 202410
July 20243
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202524
March 202523
February 202514
January 202523
December 202412
November 202416
October 202416
September 202426
August 202414
July 202433
June 202436
May 202427

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20248
August 20242
July 20243
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202515
March 202510
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20248
October 202411
September 202412
August 202410
July 202410
June 202426
May 202412

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20255
October 20242
September 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20249
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 202411
June 20242
May 20247

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

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Westborough in May 2025

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

1. Chapelhouse Close (Map)
Total5
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
3. Linkway (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bridgehill Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pond Meadow (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Southway (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Eastway (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Fairfield Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Applegarth Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hereford Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1

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