WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Surrey Police Police

Crime in St John's, Woking

Comprehensive safety analysis for St John's, localized within Woking.

Total Crimes

126
trending_down -3.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

118.37per 1k
trending_down -2.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

9,765

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences41
Anti-social Behaviour27
Shoplifting16
Criminal Damage & Arson15
Public Order10
Other Theft8
Burglary3
Drug Offences2
Other Crime2
Theft from Person1
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near The Broadway Map
Violence and sexual offences: 9Criminal damage and arson: 2Bicycle theft: 1
12
On or near Parking Area Map
Shoplifting: 6Theft from the person: 1
7
On or near Commercial Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5
5
On or near Church Street West Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2
5
On or near Stanley Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Other theft: 2
5
On or near High Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Addison Road Map
Public order: 3
3
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 3
3
On or near Chapel Street Map
Shoplifting: 3
3
On or near Iveagh Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
3

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Woking district.

Local Rank

#10safest in Woking

National Safety

Top 10%Riskiest

City Average

68.09per 1k

Local Policing

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Local Priorities

Groups of youths causing issues at residential addresses, the shops and park at Gilroyd.

Issued: 1 Mar 2026

Status Update

We have taken steps to reduce ASB in this area.

1) We have held mulit-agency meetings with BMBC and Berneslai Homes to discuss actions which can be taken such as tenancy warning action to those who live in Berneslai Homes properties.

2) High visibility patrols taking place with PC's and PCSOs in the area to deal robustly with those wanting to commit ASB.

3) Working with local business owners to reduce ASB on premises.

4) Utilising actions through Problem Oriented Policing Plan to tackle ASB.

Actions will continue into the next months to reduce ASB in this location.

Actioned: 14 Mar 2026

Anti-social riding and use of off road bikes in Kendray and Worsbrough.

Issued: 1 Mar 2026

Status Update

We are currently tackling this issue by using a Problem Oriented Policing Plan. We have completed various actions

1) Seizing vehicles where necessary.

2) Using high definition cameras to obtain identities of those using off road vehicles.

3) Using our powers under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act to issue notices to those using vehicles in an anti-social manner.

4) Utilising support from our partners such as the BMBC off road bike team and Berneslai Homes to take tenancy action for those keeping off road vehicles and acting in an anti-social manner.

Joint working continuing with SYP Motorcycle and Rural Crime Team and BMBC to target those riding in an anti-social manner. 3 stolen bikes were found and seized and 3 off road bikes were seized for no insurance recently.

This activity will continue throughout the next few months to keep our roads and public places safe for all to use.

Actioned: 14 Mar 2026

Engagement Events

JUL2

PACT Meeting (Penistone & Dodworth)

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Partners and Communities Together Meeting

This meeting will cover Penistone East, Penistone West and Dodworth Ward Areas.

This is a community meeting for residents to come along and meet your local policing team, hear about work we have done in the community and a chance to speak directly with us about crime and anti-social behaviour. This meeting is open to everyone.

schedule

6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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St Johns Community Centre Church Street Penistone

JUL10

Crime Prevention & Engagement Stall

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Crime Prevention and Engagement Stall by local officers. Come along to discuss any concerns or issues you may have.

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Tesco Wombwell Lane Stairfoot Barnsley

JUL22

Crime Prevention & Engagement Stall

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Crime Prevention and Engagement Stall by local officers. Come along to discuss any concerns or issues you may have.

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Locke Park Cafe Locke Park Barnsley

JUL30

PACT Meeting

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Partners and Communities Together Meeting

This meeting will cover the following ward areas
Worsbrough
Stairfoot
Kingstone

This is a community meeting for residents to come along and meet your local policing team, hear about work we have done in the community and a chance to speak directly with us about crime and anti-social behaviour. This meeting is open to everyone.

schedule

6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Kendray Police Station Rae House Cypress Road Kendray

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Crime Prevention & Engagement Stall

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Crime Prevention and Engagement Stall by local officers. Come along to discuss any concerns or issues you may have.

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Tesco Wombwell Lane Stairfoot Barnsley

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