Crime Rate in St John's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St John's

The total recorded crimes in St John's, Woking, UK in July 2025 are around 151 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St John's crime rate of 1.38 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-14.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
St John's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 11
  • The Broadway with total crimes: 10

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 Woking:

    • In 2024, St John's reported a higher crime volume than the Woking average, with 1,666 crimes compared to 835. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St John's witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 9 other areas in the Woking.

    • In 2023, St John's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Woking average, with 1,500 crimes compared to 786. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St John's witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 9 other areas in the Woking.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St John's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St John's has recorded 151 crimes with crime rate of 0.10 ranking 1th out of 9 in the Woking, UK

In 2024, the total St John's crimes were 1,666. The crime rate of St John's in 2024 was 15.28 (year) or 1.27 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Woking.

In 2023, the total crimes in St John's were around 1,500 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.76 (year) or 1.15 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Woking.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St John's)CrimesRank (St John's)CrimesRank (St John's)
Knaphill136 21,063 21,060 2
Byfleet and West Byfleet65 5929 4853 3
Canalside87 3952 3834 5
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

St John's 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 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202514
May 202518
April 20258
March 20256
February 20257
January 20259
December 202414
November 20248
October 20246
September 202413
August 202411

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202520
May 202525
April 202525
March 202510
February 202511
January 202522
December 202415
November 202415
October 202417
September 202433
August 202426

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 199 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202513
May 202519
April 20258
March 202511
February 202514
January 202521
December 202414
November 202423
October 202424
September 202411
August 202420

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20255
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 480 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202548
May 202541
April 202534
March 202536
February 202534
January 202543
December 202445
November 202448
October 202436
September 202435
August 202439

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202519
May 202525
April 202515
March 202518
February 20257
January 202511
December 20247
November 202416
October 202412
September 202410
August 202425

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
August 20242

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 202515
April 20257
March 20258
February 20253
January 202510
December 202410
November 202411
October 20247
September 202410
August 20241

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations St John's in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Other crime1
2. Chapel Street (Map)
Total11
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other crime1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. The Broadway (Map)
Total10
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Addison Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
6. Stanley Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
8. Victoria Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Commercial Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1

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