Crime in Stoughton South: statistics, rates and trends
499 crimes were recorded in Stoughton South in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stoughton South at a glance
- Crime trends in Stoughton South
- Types of crime in Stoughton South
- Stoughton South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stoughton South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stoughton South
- Population and deprivation in Stoughton South
- Questions about crime in Stoughton South
- About this data
499 crimes were recorded in Stoughton South in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 173 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stoughton South has the 1,772nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stoughton South | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 499 | 12,341 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.2 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,069 | 151,359 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stoughton South was highest in the year to July 2024 (629 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (424). Over the whole period it rose 18%, 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 | 499 | 82.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 561 | 92.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 629 | 103.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 515 | 84.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 434 | 71.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 543 | 89.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 517 | 85.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 434 | 71.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 424 | 69.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 47 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stoughton South 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+32%).
The largest falls were in drugs (-48%) and anti-social behaviour (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 173 | 28.5 | 0.83 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 10.5 | 0.69 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 9.6 | 1.15 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 7.4 | 1.09 | +32% |
| Public order | 38 | 6.3 | 0.94 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 5.4 | 1.10 | +6% |
| Other theft | 29 | 4.8 | 0.75 | -15% |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.6 | 1.25 | +33% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.1 | 0.61 | +44% |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.0 | 0.60 | -48% |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.6 | 1.22 | +900% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.60 | -62% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 0.29 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.34 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stoughton South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stoughton South recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 34.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stoughton South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stoughton South recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stoughton South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stoughton South recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stoughton South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stoughton South recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stoughton South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stoughton South recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stoughton South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stoughton South recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stoughton South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stoughton South recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stoughton South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stoughton South recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stoughton South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stoughton South recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stoughton South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stoughton South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stoughton South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stoughton South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 900% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stoughton South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stoughton South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stoughton South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stoughton South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stoughton South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stoughton South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stoughton South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stoughton South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stoughton South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoughton North | 347 | 51.4 | -38% |
| Worplesdon | 444 | 49.0 | -40% |
| Bellfields & Slyfield | 677 | 102.8 | +25% |
| Westborough | 1,052 | 81.8 | -0% |
| Onslow | 1,934 | 199.5 | +143% |
| Stoke | 1,568 | 228.4 | +178% |
| Castle | 1,475 | 133.0 | +62% |
| Burpham | 293 | 38.1 | -54% |
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 Stoughton South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Woodbridge Hill | 116 |
| On or near Supermarket | 62 |
| On or near Martin Road | 43 |
| On or near Johnston Walk | 24 |
| On or near Ardmore Way | 23 |
| On or near Heather Close | 17 |
| On or near Northway | 17 |
| On or near Vernon Way | 17 |
| On or near Baden Road | 13 |
| On or near Linkway | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stoughton South 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 | 168 | 33.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 146 | 29.3% |
| Not recorded | 64 | 12.8% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 10.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% |
Stoughton South has an estimated population of 6,069. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stoughton South sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stoughton South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.6% |
| Social rented homes | 11.4% |
| Private rented homes | 20.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Stoughton South a safe place to live?
Stoughton South recorded 82.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Stoughton South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (64).
Is crime in Stoughton South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stoughton South was down 11% on the year before: 499 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 561 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stoughton South?
Stoughton South 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 Stoughton South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.