Crime Rate in Canalside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Canalside

The total recorded crimes in Canalside, Woking, UK in July 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canalside crime rate of 3.22 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 Canalside, encompassing approximately 27,015 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (5.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
Canalside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alpha Road with total crimes: 5
  • Latimer Close with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Canalside?

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

  • Relative to Woking:

    • In 2024, Canalside reported a higher crime volume than the Woking average, with 952 crimes compared to 835. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Canalside witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 9 other areas in the Woking.

    • In 2023, Canalside experienced a greater number of crimes than the Woking average, with 834 crimes compared to 786. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Canalside witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 9 other areas in the Woking.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Canalside Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Canalside has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 3.22 ranking 3th out of 9 in the Woking, UK

In 2024, the total Canalside crimes were 952. The crime rate of Canalside in 2024 was 35.24 (year) or 2.94 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Woking.

In 2023, the total crimes in Canalside were around 834 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.87 (year) or 2.57 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Woking.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canalside)CrimesRank (Canalside)CrimesRank (Canalside)
St John's151 11,666 11,500 1
Knaphill136 21,063 21,060 2
Byfleet and West Byfleet65 5929 4853 3
Mount Hermon65 6864 5847 4
Hoe Valley74 4817 6813 6
Heathlands61 8672 7681 7
Goldsworth Park64 7530 8479 8
Horsell30 9483 9457 9
Pyrford18 10371 10333 10

Canalside 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 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 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 Other theft (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 344 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202535
May 202517
April 202524
March 202528
February 202518
January 202528
December 202422
November 202433
October 202441
September 202427
August 202434

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20259
April 20255
March 20258
February 20253
January 202510
December 20248
November 20248
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202520
May 20256
April 202512
March 202513
February 20258
January 20255
December 202412
November 202411
October 202415
September 202414
August 202415

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20253
May 20259
April 202514
March 20257
February 20256
January 202513
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
February 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20257
April 20254
March 202511
February 20256
January 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20248
October 20249
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Canalside in July 2025

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

1. Alpha Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
2. Latimer Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lambourne Crescent (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Martyrs Lane (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Portugal Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Molloy Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. St Lukes Court (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Drugs1
9. Martyrs Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Board School Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

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