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 May 2025 are around 157 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St John's crime rate of 1.44 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: (41) incidents (20.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)
St John's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 13
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the St John's has recorded 157 crimes with crime rate of 0.72 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St John's)CrimesRank (St John's)CrimesRank (St John's)
Knaphill110 21,063 21,060 2
Byfleet and West Byfleet72 4929 4853 3
Canalside60 5952 3834 5
Mount Hermon76 3864 5847 4
Hoe Valley54 8817 6813 6
Horsell56 6483 9457 9
Heathlands56 7672 7681 7
Goldsworth Park54 9530 8479 8
Pyrford15 10371 10333 10

St John's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20257
March 20258
February 20253
January 202510
December 202410
November 202411
October 20247
September 202410
August 20241
July 202410
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202525
March 202510
February 202511
January 202522
December 202415
November 202415
October 202417
September 202433
August 202426
July 202422
June 202444
May 202417

A total of 538 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202534
March 202536
February 202534
January 202543
December 202445
November 202448
October 202436
September 202435
August 202439
July 202429
June 202470
May 202448

A total of 233 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20258
March 202511
February 202514
January 202521
December 202414
November 202423
October 202424
September 202411
August 202420
July 202413
June 202438
May 202417

A total of 211 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202515
March 202518
February 20257
January 202511
December 20247
November 202416
October 202412
September 202410
August 202425
July 202416
June 202434
May 202415

A total of 169 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20258
March 20256
February 20257
January 20259
December 202414
November 20248
October 20246
September 202413
August 202411
July 20249
June 202446
May 202414

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

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. Parking Area (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting7
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Chapel Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
4. Raglan Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Addison Road (Map)
Total7
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
6. Church Street West (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Public order1
8. Butts Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Broadway (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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