Crime in Onslow: statistics, rates and trends
1,934 crimes were recorded in Onslow in the 12 months to July 2026, 199.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before.
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1,934 crimes were recorded in Onslow in the 12 months to July 2026, 199.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 827 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Onslow has the 197th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Onslow | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,934 | 12,341 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 199.5 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,694 | 151,359 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Onslow was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,471 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,390). Over the whole period it rose 15%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,934 | 199.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,471 | 254.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,110 | 217.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,546 | 159.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,750 | 180.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,390 | 143.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,434 | 147.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,709 | 176.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,684 | 173.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 171 |
| June 2026 | 139 |
| May 2026 | 175 |
| April 2026 | 155 |
| March 2026 | 174 |
| February 2026 | 172 |
| January 2026 | 153 |
| December 2025 | 148 |
| November 2025 | 129 |
| October 2025 | 182 |
| September 2025 | 200 |
| August 2025 | 136 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Onslow over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+32%) and drugs (+11%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-48%) and violence and sexual offences (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 827 | 85.3 | 2.49 | -32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 238 | 24.6 | 1.60 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 236 | 24.3 | 2.94 | -9% |
| Public order | 193 | 19.9 | 3.00 | -12% |
| Other theft | 117 | 12.1 | 1.89 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 9.9 | 1.46 | -48% |
| Drugs | 73 | 7.5 | 2.30 | +11% |
| Bicycle theft | 34 | 3.5 | 4.26 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 3.4 | 0.69 | +32% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.5 | 0.70 | +4% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.3 | 1.07 | -4% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 2.1 | 1.22 | -20% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.4 | 1.07 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.74 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Onslow
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Onslow recorded 827 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (85.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 42.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Onslow
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Onslow recorded 238 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Onslow
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Onslow recorded 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Onslow
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Onslow recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Onslow
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Onslow recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Onslow
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Onslow recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Onslow
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Onslow recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Onslow
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Onslow recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Onslow
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Onslow recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Onslow
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Onslow recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Onslow
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Onslow recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Onslow
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Onslow recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Onslow
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Onslow recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Onslow
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Onslow recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Onslow, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Onslow.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Onslow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke | 1,568 | 228.4 | +15% |
| Westborough | 1,052 | 81.8 | -59% |
| Stoughton South | 499 | 82.2 | -59% |
| Castle | 1,475 | 133.0 | -33% |
| Bellfields & Slyfield | 677 | 102.8 | -48% |
| Stoughton North | 347 | 51.4 | -74% |
| Worplesdon | 444 | 49.0 | -75% |
| Shalford | 393 | 71.1 | -64% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Onslow over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Genyn Road | 507 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 333 |
| On or near Fays Passage | 155 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 140 |
| On or near Parking Area | 118 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 79 |
| On or near Bedford Road | 73 |
| On or near Commercial Road | 63 |
| On or near Station Approach | 53 |
| On or near Midleton Road | 39 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Onslow over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 754 | 39.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 524 | 27.1% |
| Not recorded | 238 | 12.3% |
| Under investigation | 197 | 10.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 70 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 68 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Onslow has an estimated population of 9,694. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Onslow sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Onslow |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 77.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.0% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% |
| Private rented homes | 31.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 |
Is Onslow a safe place to live?
Onslow recorded 199.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Onslow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 827 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (238).
Is crime in Onslow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Onslow was down 22% on the year before: 1,934 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,471 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Onslow?
Onslow is policed by Surrey. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Onslow. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.