Crime in Stoughton South: statistics, rates and trends
480 crimes were recorded in Stoughton South in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Stoughton South
- Questions about crime in Stoughton South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (173), anti-social behaviour (62) and shoplifting (60) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,876th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Stoughton South | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 480 | 12,259 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.1 | 81.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,069 | 151,359 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stoughton South peaked in the year to August 2024 (632 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (424). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 480 | 79.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 580 | 95.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 632 | 104.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 497 | 81.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 456 | 75.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 517 | 85.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 518 | 85.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 448 | 73.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 424 | 69.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (36% below) and anti-social behaviour (33% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft fell from 37 to 25 and anti-social behaviour fell from 91 to 62.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 173 | 28.5 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 10.2 | 15.4 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 9.9 | 8.5 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Public order | 38 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -9% |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.1 | 6.4 | -32% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stoughton South; the highest is Stoke, Guildford (226.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Burpham (40.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stoughton South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoughton North | 337 | 49.9 | -37% |
| Worplesdon | 434 | 47.9 | -39% |
| Bellfields & Slyfield | 655 | 99.5 | +26% |
| Westborough | 1,035 | 80.5 | +2% |
| Onslow | 1,981 | 204.4 | +158% |
| Stoke | 1,555 | 226.5 | +186% |
| Castle | 1,433 | 129.2 | +63% |
| Burpham | 307 | 40.0 | -49% |
The 10 locations below account for 69% of the crime recorded in Stoughton South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Woodbridge Hill” (105).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Woodbridge Hill | 105 |
| On or near Supermarket | 67 |
| On or near Martin Road | 39 |
| On or near Johnston Walk | 24 |
| On or near Ardmore Way | 22 |
| On or near Heather Close | 18 |
| On or near Northway | 15 |
| On or near Baden Road | 13 |
| On or near Linkway | 13 |
| On or near Vernon Way | 13 |
Of the 418 crimes in Stoughton South with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 62 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 158 | 37.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 142 | 34.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 12.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
Stoughton South has an estimated population of 6,069 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (14.2%, against 7.9%), less social housing (11%, against 17%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stoughton South average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Stoughton South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stoughton South a safe place to live?
Stoughton South recorded 79.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,876th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (62).
Is crime in Stoughton South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stoughton South was down 17% on the year before: 480 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 580 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stoughton South?
About 6,069 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stoughton South?
Stoughton South 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.