Crime in Ash Vale: statistics, rates and trends
420 crimes were recorded in Ash Vale in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (121), anti-social behaviour (58) and vehicle crime (46) made up 54% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,710th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Ash Vale | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 420 | 12,259 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.7 | 81.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,283 | 151,359 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Ash Vale of any year here (420 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 420 | 57.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 388 | 53.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 375 | 51.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 379 | 52.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 299 | 41.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 342 | 47.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 398 | 54.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 400 | 54.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 418 | 57.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 37 |
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ash Vale recorded notably more vehicle crime (27% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (56% below) and violence and sexual offences (51% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 31 to 46 and public order rose from 30 to 38, while anti-social behaviour fell from 71 to 58 and other theft fell from 29 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 121 | 16.6 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 8.0 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 6.3 | 5.0 | +48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Public order | 38 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Drugs | 27 | 3.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 3.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ash Vale; the highest is Westborough, Guildford (80.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Normandy & Pirbright (32.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ash Vale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Wharf | 398 | 61.1 | +6% |
| Ash South | 248 | 36.2 | -37% |
| Normandy & Pirbright | 261 | 32.7 | -43% |
| Pilgrims | 259 | 53.5 | -7% |
| Worplesdon | 434 | 47.9 | -17% |
| Westborough | 1,035 | 80.5 | +40% |
| Stoughton South | 480 | 79.1 | +37% |
| Stoughton North | 337 | 49.9 | -13% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Ash Vale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (48).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 48 |
| On or near Station Road West | 26 |
| On or near North Road | 24 |
| On or near Wharf Road | 20 |
| On or near Stratford Road | 15 |
| On or near Furze Close | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Derwent Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Wellesley Close | 10 |
| On or near Cypress Grove | 9 |
Of the 362 crimes in Ash Vale with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 58 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 146 | 40.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 118 | 32.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 15.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Ash Vale has an estimated population of 7,283 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.8%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.2%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ash Vale average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ash Vale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ash Vale a safe place to live?
Ash Vale recorded 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,710th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Ash Vale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 121 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (58).
Is crime in Ash Vale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ash Vale was up 8% on the year before: 420 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 388 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ash Vale?
About 7,283 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ash Vale?
Ash Vale 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.