Crime in Ash Wharf: statistics, rates and trends
398 crimes were recorded in Ash Wharf in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ash Wharf at a glance
- Crime trends in Ash Wharf
- Types of crime in Ash Wharf
- Ash Wharf compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ash Wharf
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ash Wharf
- Demographics of Ash Wharf
- Questions about crime in Ash Wharf
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (151), anti-social behaviour (57) and criminal damage and arson (57) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,574th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Ash Wharf | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 398 | 12,259 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.1 | 81.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,515 | 151,359 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ash Wharf of any year here (398 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 398 | 61.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 413 | 63.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 403 | 61.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 449 | 68.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 534 | 82.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 616 | 94.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 687 | 105.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 698 | 107.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 602 | 92.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 48 |
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ash Wharf recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (30% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (50% below) and anti-social behaviour (43% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 36 to 57, while vehicle crime fell from 32 to 21 and other theft fell from 27 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 151 | 23.2 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 8.7 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 8.7 | 6.7 | +58% |
| Public order | 32 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Drugs | 22 | 3.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 3.2 | 5.0 | -34% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ash Wharf; the highest is Onslow (204.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Normandy & Pirbright (32.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ash Wharf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash South | 248 | 36.2 | -41% |
| Ash Vale | 420 | 57.7 | -6% |
| Pilgrims | 259 | 53.5 | -12% |
| Normandy & Pirbright | 261 | 32.7 | -46% |
| Worplesdon | 434 | 47.9 | -22% |
| Westborough | 1,035 | 80.5 | +32% |
| Stoughton South | 480 | 79.1 | +29% |
| Onslow | 1,981 | 204.4 | +235% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Ash Wharf over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Greyhound Close” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Greyhound Close | 26 |
| On or near Church View | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Manfield Road | 15 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Alexandra Road | 13 |
| On or near Attfield Close | 11 |
| On or near Deedman Close | 11 |
| On or near Ewins Close | 11 |
| On or near Longacre | 11 |
Of the 341 crimes in Ash Wharf with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 57 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 130 | 38.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 104 | 30.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 16.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Ash Wharf has an estimated population of 6,515 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.6%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and more social housing (24%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ash Wharf average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Ash Wharf | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ash Wharf a safe place to live?
Ash Wharf recorded 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,574th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Ash Wharf?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 151 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (57).
Is crime in Ash Wharf going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ash Wharf was down 4% on the year before: 398 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 413 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ash Wharf?
About 6,515 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ash Wharf?
Ash Wharf 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.