Crime Rate in Worplesdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Worplesdon

The total recorded crimes in Worplesdon, Guildford, UK in March 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Worplesdon crime rate of 8.43 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 Worplesdon, encompassing approximately 3,203 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Worplesdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Oval with total crimes: 4
  • Stream Banks with total crimes: 3
  • Baird Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Worplesdon?

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

  • Relative to Guildford:

    • In 2024, Worplesdon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Guildford average, with 510 crimes compared to 639.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Worplesdon witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Worplesdon had fewer crimes than the Guildford average, with 419 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Worplesdon witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Guildford, Worplesdon has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Worplesdon Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Worplesdon has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 8.43 ranking 13th out of 21 in the Guildford, UK

In 2024, the total Worplesdon crimes were 510. The crime rate of Worplesdon in 2024 was 159.20 (year) or 13.27 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Guildford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Worplesdon were around 419 crimes with yearly crime rate of 130.79 (year) or 10.90 (month) ranking 8 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
Westborough62 4702 6680 6
Ash South and Tongham34 10588 7497 7
Ash Wharf37 7471 10414 9
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

Worplesdon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 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 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 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 Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 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 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202514
January 202515
December 202416
November 202410
October 202429
September 202415
August 202422
July 202429
June 202426
May 202421
April 202412

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246

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 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249
June 202416
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20244
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Worplesdon in March 2025

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

1. The Oval (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Stream Banks (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Baird Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Kiln Meadows (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. St Michael'S Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dorrit Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wood Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ferndale (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Broad Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Oak Hill (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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