Crime Rate in St John's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St John's

The total recorded crimes in St John's, Rushmoor, UK in May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St John's crime rate of 0.32 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 St John's, encompassing approximately 109,030 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
St John's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kenilworth Road with total crimes: 3
  • Broomhill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Burge Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is St John's?

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

  • Relative to Rushmoor:

    • In 2024, St John's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rushmoor average, with 386 crimes compared to 771.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St John's recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Rushmoor.

    • In 2023, St John's had fewer crimes than the Rushmoor average, with 475 crimes compared to 703. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St John's recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 12 other areas in the Rushmoor.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rushmoor, St John's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St John's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St John's has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 0.72 ranking 13th out of 12 in the Rushmoor, UK

In 2024, the total St John's crimes were 386. The crime rate of St John's in 2024 was 15.28 (year) or 1.27 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Rushmoor.

In 2023, the total crimes in St John's were around 475 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.76 (year) or 1.15 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Rushmoor.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St John's)CrimesRank (St John's)CrimesRank (St John's)
Cove and Southwood75 21,357 21,251 1
Wellington115 11,471 11,016 2
Rowhill74 3889 3942 3
Cherrywood73 4795 4758 4
St Mark's50 8690 8673 5
West Heath49 9776 5480 11
North Town60 5700 6671 6
Knellwood52 6696 7620 9
Aldershot Park43 10680 9662 7
Manor Park51 7679 10604 10
Empress37 12515 11623 8
Fernhill39 11394 12359 13

St John's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime 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 (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 202513
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202515
March 202526
February 202519
January 20257
December 202414
November 202416
October 202420
September 202423
August 202412
July 202410
June 202420
May 202416

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations St John's in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St John's postcode area is presented below.

1. Kenilworth Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Broomhill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
3. Burge Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Melrose Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Nightingale Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Swale Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Twelve Acre Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Minley Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Woodcot Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
10. Lyndsey Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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