Crime in Stoughton North: statistics, rates and trends
337 crimes were recorded in Stoughton North in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stoughton North at a glance
- Crime trends in Stoughton North
- Types of crime in Stoughton North
- Stoughton North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stoughton North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stoughton North
- Demographics of Stoughton North
- Questions about crime in Stoughton North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (111), shoplifting (50) and anti-social behaviour (40) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,031st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Stoughton North | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 337 | 12,259 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.9 | 81.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,753 | 151,359 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stoughton North peaked in the year to August 2021 (433 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (277). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 337 | 49.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 336 | 49.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 412 | 61.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 343 | 50.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 277 | 41.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 433 | 64.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 355 | 52.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 345 | 51.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 369 | 54.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (61% below) and violence and sexual offences (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 31 to 50 and other theft rose from 22 to 27, while public order fell from 37 to 25 and anti-social behaviour fell from 51 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 111 | 16.4 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 7.4 | 8.5 | +61% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 5.9 | 15.4 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 27 | 4.0 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Public order | 25 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stoughton North; the highest is Stoke, Guildford (226.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Burpham (40.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stoughton North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoughton South | 480 | 79.1 | +58% |
| Bellfields & Slyfield | 655 | 99.5 | +99% |
| Worplesdon | 434 | 47.9 | -4% |
| Westborough | 1,035 | 80.5 | +61% |
| Stoke | 1,555 | 226.5 | +354% |
| Onslow | 1,981 | 204.4 | +309% |
| Burpham | 307 | 40.0 | -20% |
| Castle | 1,433 | 129.2 | +159% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Stoughton North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Little Street” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Little Street | 44 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 36 |
| On or near North Road | 23 |
| On or near Whitfield Close | 23 |
| On or near Chatham Mews | 14 |
| On or near Saffron Platt | 12 |
| On or near Hallowes Close | 11 |
| On or near Ardmore Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Robin Way | 9 |
| On or near Hamilton Drive | 8 |
Of the 297 crimes in Stoughton North with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 40 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 108 | 36.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 91 | 30.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 6.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Stoughton North has an estimated population of 6,753 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (12.5%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stoughton North average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Stoughton North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stoughton North a safe place to live?
Stoughton North recorded 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,031st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Stoughton North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 111 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (50).
Is crime in Stoughton North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stoughton North was almost unchanged on the year before: 337 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 336 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stoughton North?
About 6,753 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stoughton North?
Stoughton North 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.