Crime Rate in Hoe Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hoe Valley

The total recorded crimes in Hoe Valley, Woking, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hoe Valley crime rate of 3.29 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 Hoe Valley, encompassing approximately 16,399 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-19.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
Hoe Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rosebery Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Reed Street with total crimes: 4
  • Gloster Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hoe Valley?

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

  • Relative to Woking:

    • In 2024, Hoe Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Woking average, with 817 crimes compared to 835.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hoe Valley recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 9 other areas in the Woking.

    • In 2023, Hoe Valley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Woking average, with 813 crimes compared to 786. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Additionally, Hoe Valley recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 9 other areas in the Woking.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Woking, Hoe Valley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hoe Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hoe Valley has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 3.29 ranking 8th out of 9 in the Woking, UK

In 2024, the total Hoe Valley crimes were 817. The crime rate of Hoe Valley in 2024 was 49.82 (year) or 4.15 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Woking.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hoe Valley were around 813 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.57 (year) or 4.13 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Woking.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hoe Valley)CrimesRank (Hoe Valley)CrimesRank (Hoe Valley)
St John's157 11,666 11,500 1
Knaphill110 21,063 21,060 2
Byfleet and West Byfleet72 4929 4853 3
Canalside60 5952 3834 5
Mount Hermon76 3864 5847 4
Horsell56 6483 9457 9
Heathlands56 7672 7681 7
Goldsworth Park54 9530 8479 8
Pyrford15 10371 10333 10

Hoe Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 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 (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 375 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202531
March 202528
February 202523
January 202534
December 202434
November 202424
October 202417
September 202428
August 202424
July 202425
June 202458
May 202424

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 20256
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20248
October 202417
September 202411
August 202414
July 20248
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 202511
December 202412
November 202411
October 20249
September 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20247
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20252
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Hoe Valley in May 2025

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

1. Rosebery Crescent (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
2. Reed Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Gloster Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Hoad Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. Oaklands Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cricketer Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
7. Ford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
8. Queen Elizabeth Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Westfield Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Meadow View (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

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