Crime in Worplesdon: statistics, rates and trends
434 crimes were recorded in Worplesdon in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Worplesdon at a glance
- Crime trends in Worplesdon
- Types of crime in Worplesdon
- Worplesdon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Worplesdon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Worplesdon
- Demographics of Worplesdon
- Questions about crime in Worplesdon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (164), criminal damage and arson (60) and anti-social behaviour (57) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,105th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Worplesdon | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 434 | 12,259 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.9 | 81.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,069 | 151,359 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Worplesdon peaked in the year to August 2025 (516 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (413). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 434 | 47.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 516 | 56.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 457 | 50.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 413 | 45.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 457 | 50.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 479 | 52.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 505 | 55.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 445 | 49.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 426 | 47.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
Compared with England and Wales, Worplesdon recorded notably more other crime (36% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (59% below) and other theft (52% below). On the year before, other theft fell from 41 to 28 and anti-social behaviour fell from 82 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 164 | 18.1 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 6.3 | 15.4 | -30% |
| Public order | 39 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.1 | 6.4 | -32% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 2.5 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Worplesdon; the highest is Stoke, Guildford (226.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Burpham (40.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Worplesdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoughton South | 480 | 79.1 | +65% |
| Stoughton North | 337 | 49.9 | +4% |
| Westborough | 1,035 | 80.5 | +68% |
| Bellfields & Slyfield | 655 | 99.5 | +108% |
| Onslow | 1,981 | 204.4 | +327% |
| Stoke | 1,555 | 226.5 | +373% |
| Castle | 1,433 | 129.2 | +170% |
| Burpham | 307 | 40.0 | -17% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Worplesdon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 28 |
| On or near Wildfield Close | 26 |
| On or near Clover Road | 19 |
| On or near Baird Drive | 14 |
| On or near Green Lane | 13 |
| On or near Tovey Green | 13 |
| On or near Barnwood Road | 12 |
| On or near Jacobs Well Road | 12 |
| On or near Rye Close | 12 |
| On or near Pound Court | 11 |
Of the 377 crimes in Worplesdon with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% 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 | 138 | 36.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 130 | 34.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Worplesdon has an estimated population of 9,069 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less social housing (11%, against 17%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Worplesdon average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Worplesdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Worplesdon a safe place to live?
Worplesdon recorded 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,105th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Worplesdon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 164 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (60).
Is crime in Worplesdon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Worplesdon was down 16% on the year before: 434 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 516 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Worplesdon?
About 9,069 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Worplesdon?
Worplesdon 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.