Crime Rate in Westborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westborough

The total recorded crimes in Westborough, Guildford, UK in July 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westborough crime rate of 0.73 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (47.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Westborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapelhouse Close with total crimes: 7
  • Waggon Close with total crimes: 5
  • Rickyard 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 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 July 2025 the Westborough has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 0.73 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westborough)CrimesRank (Westborough)CrimesRank (Westborough)
Friary and St Nicolas330 14,049 13,511 1
Holy Trinity146 21,387 21,386 2
Onslow77 5896 3796 3
Merrow77 3310 16259 18
Stoke61 7734 5728 4
Stoughton77 4861 4720 5
Ash South and Tongham43 10588 7497 7
Worplesdon52 8510 8419 8
Ash Wharf31 14471 10414 9
Lovelace29 15499 9323 14
Christchurch44 9385 12334 12
Shalford39 11415 11370 10
Clandon and Horsley37 12306 17341 11
Burpham26 17340 14330 13
Tillingbourne32 13358 13295 16
Pilgrims21 18314 15301 15
Ash Vale27 16275 18260 17
Send17 20208 19161 19
Normandy19 19157 21131 21
Pirbright11 21164 20147 20
Effingham9 22120 22131 22

Westborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202521
May 202511
April 202524
March 202523
February 202514
January 202523
December 202412
November 202416
October 202416
September 202426
August 202414

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 20258
April 202515
March 202510
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20248
October 202411
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 202511
April 20256
March 20259
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
September 20245
August 202410

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20257
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20249
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20255
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

High Crime Locations Westborough in July 2025

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

1. Chapelhouse Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Waggon Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Rickyard (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Humbolt Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Woodhatch Place (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Coppice Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Stoney Brook (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Emmanuel Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Southway (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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