WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Surrey Police Police

Crime in Ash Vale, Guildford

Comprehensive safety analysis for Ash Vale, localized within Guildford.

Total Crimes

33
trending_up +57.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

47.26per 1k
trending_up +4.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

5,692

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences7
Drug Offences6
Vehicle Crime5
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Anti-social Behaviour3
Public Order2
Burglary2
Other Crime2
Other Theft2
Shoplifting1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Station Road West Map
Drugs: 4Burglary: 2Vehicle crime: 2
9
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 3Robbery: 1Public order: 1
5
On or near Oaklea Map
Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
3
On or near Wharf Road Map
Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Theft from the person: 1
3
On or near Wellesley Close Map
Drugs: 2Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Fir Acre Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Furze Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Horseshoe Lane Map
Other crime: 2
2
On or near Stratford Road Map
Vehicle crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Guildford district.

Local Rank

#11safest in Guildford

City Average

75.21per 1k

Local Policing

Ash Vale and Ash Wharf

Surrey Police

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Local Priorities

Shoplifting is a National priority and has an impact on businesses in the town.

Issued: 10 May 2026

Status Update

Our team complete engagement events at hotspot retail locations to be more visible. We also work with shops to improve reporting and evidence collection, as well as pursuing offenders.

Actioned: 10 May 2026

Increasing calls around ASB in public places, often caused by groups of young people gathering after school.

Issued: 10 May 2026

Status Update

Officers and PCSOs have increased their presence in Ash over the last 2 months, completing more foot patrols to target ASB, use of catapults against wildlife and criminal damage.

Actioned: 10 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUL28

Engagement Stand

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Officer will be on hand outside CO-OP, Ash Wharf, Ash Vale between 12:00 and 14:00 to meet with members of the public and discuss any concerns.

schedule

1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Outside Co-Op, Wharf Road, Ash Vale

OCT23

Engagement Stand

meeting

Officer will be on hand outside CO-OP, Ash Wharf, Ash Vale between 12:00 and 14:00 to meet with members of the public and discuss any concerns.

schedule

1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Outside Co-Op, Wharf Road, Ash Vale

JAN19

Engagement Stand

meeting

Officer will be on hand outside CO-OP, Ash Wharf, Ash Vale between 12:00 and 14:00 to meet with members of the public and discuss any concerns.

schedule

1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Outside Co-Op, Wharf Road, Ash Vale

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