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 March 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St John's crime rate of 0.95 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
St John's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the St John's has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 0.08 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woking)CrimesRank (Woking)CrimesRank (Woking)
Knaphill91 21,063 21,060 2
Byfleet and West Byfleet61 5929 4853 3
Canalside79 3952 3834 5
Mount Hermon56 7864 5847 4
Heathlands65 4672 7681 7
Hoe Valley56 6817 6813 6
Goldsworth Park42 8530 8479 8
Horsell41 9483 9457 9
Pyrford20 10371 10333 10

St John's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 485 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202534
January 202543
December 202445
November 202448
October 202436
September 202435
August 202439
July 202429
June 202470
May 202448
April 202422

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20257
January 202511
December 20247
November 202416
October 202412
September 202410
August 202425
July 202416
June 202434
May 202415
April 202411

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202511
January 202522
December 202415
November 202415
October 202417
September 202433
August 202426
July 202422
June 202444
May 202417
April 202414

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 171 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20259
December 202414
November 20248
October 20246
September 202413
August 202411
July 20249
June 202446
May 202414
April 202428

A total of 222 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202514
January 202521
December 202414
November 202423
October 202424
September 202411
August 202420
July 202413
June 202438
May 202417
April 202416

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations St John's in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
4. The Broadway (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Addison Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
6. Chapel Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kingsway Avenue (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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