Crime Rate in Westborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westborough

The total recorded crimes in Westborough, Guildford, UK in March 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westborough crime rate of 0.66 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Westborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodbridge Hill Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Waggon Close with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Westborough has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 0.66 ranking 4th 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.

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
Ash South and Tongham34 10588 7497 7
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

Westborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20249
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 202411
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202514
January 202523
December 202412
November 202416
October 202416
September 202426
August 202414
July 202433
June 202436
May 202427
April 202425

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
September 20245
August 202410
July 20243
June 202412
May 202412
April 20247

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20255
October 20242
September 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
April 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
April 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Westborough in March 2025

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

1. Woodbridge Hill Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
3. Waggon Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
4. Rickyard (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
5. Bridgehill Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. Park Barn East (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. Dunmore (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Derby Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Southway (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Greville Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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