Crime in Ash South: statistics, rates and trends
248 crimes were recorded in Ash South in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ash South at a glance
- Crime trends in Ash South
- Types of crime in Ash South
- Ash South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ash South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ash South
- Demographics of Ash South
- Questions about crime in Ash South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (90), anti-social behaviour (49) and other theft (26) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,589th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Ash South | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 248 | 12,259 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.2 | 81.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,843 | 151,359 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ash South peaked in the year to August 2024 (290 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (181). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 248 | 36.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 277 | 40.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 290 | 42.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 235 | 34.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 258 | 37.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 272 | 39.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 234 | 34.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 254 | 37.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 181 | 26.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 23 |
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (62% below) and public order (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 42 to 49, while violence and sexual offences fell from 120 to 90.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 90 | 13.2 | 34.2 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 7.2 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 21 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ash South; the highest is Onslow (204.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Normandy & Pirbright (32.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ash South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Wharf | 398 | 61.1 | +69% |
| Pilgrims | 259 | 53.5 | +48% |
| Ash Vale | 420 | 57.7 | +59% |
| Normandy & Pirbright | 261 | 32.7 | -10% |
| Westborough | 1,035 | 80.5 | +122% |
| Worplesdon | 434 | 47.9 | +32% |
| Stoughton South | 480 | 79.1 | +118% |
| Onslow | 1,981 | 204.4 | +464% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Ash South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “George Myers Close” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near George Myers Close | 26 |
| On or near Carfax Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Ash Green Lane West | 12 |
| On or near Oxenden Road | 12 |
| On or near Yeomans Close | 11 |
| On or near Merryworth Close | 10 |
| On or near The Oaks | 10 |
| On or near Drovers Way | 8 |
| On or near Kennet Close | 8 |
| On or near Manor Road | 7 |
Of the 199 crimes in Ash South with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 49 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 83 | 41.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 53 | 26.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Ash South has an estimated population of 6,843 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.9%, against 23.3%), less private renting (8.9%, against 20.3%) and less social housing (8.2%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ash South average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ash South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ash South a safe place to live?
Ash South recorded 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,589th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ash South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 90 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (49).
Is crime in Ash South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ash South was down 10% on the year before: 248 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 277 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ash South?
About 6,843 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ash South?
Ash South is policed by Surrey.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.