Wood Street Village Crime Rate

Wood Street Village has a safety score of 71/100, which is below the UK average of 79/100. The area's overall crime rate stands at 122.7 per 1,000 people, placing it significantly above the national average of 91.6 per 1,000. Trend data indicates that the area's crime rate has increased by 22.4% year-over-year. As a residential settlement in the Guildford local authority, Wood Street Village's statistics reflect a high volume of incidents for its size, particularly in violence and criminal damage categories. The following report provides a detailed breakdown of crime types and temporal patterns to help residents understand the local safety landscape and take appropriate security measures.

In Wood Street Village, the crime profile is led by violence and sexual offences, which account for 40.9% of all reports with 67 incidents. Criminal damage and arson is the second most common issue at 17.1%, followed by anti-social behaviour at 11.6%.

Property crime in Wood Street Village, which includes burglary, theft, vehicle crime, and criminal damage, occurs at a rate of 35.9 per 1,000 people. Within this category, criminal damage and arson is the most prominent (17.1%), followed by other theft (5.5%) and vehicle crime (3.0%). Burglary accounts for 2.4% of all recorded crime. For residents, this data indicates that while the overall crime rate is high for a village, protecting property from damage and theft are the most relevant concerns for homeowners. Criminal damage, in particular, represents a high proportion of local crime, making robust property protection a priority for residents.

The crime trend in Wood Street Village shows a significant increase of 22.4% year-over-year. Monthly data from 2025 shows the crime rate fluctuated considerably throughout the year, typically staying between 2.2 and 19.5 incidents per 1,000 people. There was a sharp spike in May, where the rate rose to 19.5, and it remained relatively high through the summer and autumn. The year ended with a rate of 6.0 in December. In small settlements like Wood Street Village, such percentage increases can be caused by a small number of additional incidents. Despite this, the overall rate is high for a village, suggesting a need for residents to maintain good security standards.

How To Keep Safe in Wood Street Village

Violence and sexual offences are the most recorded crime type in Wood Street Village, accounting for over 40% of reports. To stay safe, it is always wise to be aware of your surroundings, especially when walking in more secluded areas or during the evening. Stick to well-lit paths and trust your instincts if something feels out of place.

Criminal damage and arson are also significant concerns in the village. To protect your home, ensure that all windows and doors are securely locked and that high-value items are not visible from the street. Well-lit exteriors and visible security measures can help deter individuals from targeting your property for damage.

For home security, consider installing a proactive security system. Visible security measures are excellent deterrents and can make a potential intruder choose an easier target. By combining personal awareness with strong property protection, residents of Wood Street Village can help maintain their safety. Staying connected with neighbours and participating in local community safety initiatives is also a great way to stay informed about local issues and keep the neighbourhood secure. Given the recent increase in crime, maintaining high security standards is more important than ever.

Crime timing in Wood Street Village reveals a significant focus on "other" crime types, including anti-social behaviour and public order, especially during the evening and night. Between 6pm and 12am, these crimes account for a high 74% of all incidents. During the morning and afternoon hours, theft is more prominent, making up 32-36% of incidents. Vehicle crime peaks significantly at night, accounting for 24% of all incidents between 12am and 6am, indicating that cars are most vulnerable overnight. Burglary remains a consistent but low-level threat throughout the day, peaking at 9% in the afternoon and night. This temporal data highlights the importance of overnight vehicle security and evening-time vigilance for residents in Wood Street Village.

Wood Street Village (122.7 crimes per 1,000) has a notably higher crime rate than its immediate neighbours. It is much more active than nearby Fairlands (50.5) and Normandy (33.8). While it naturally shows significantly more activity than the very small, quiet hamlets of Worplesdon and Puttenham—both of which recorded zero crimes—Wood Street Village stands out as a high-activity area in the region. This higher crime profile suggests that residents should be more vigilant and maintain higher security standards compared to those in the quieter surrounding villages. For those seeking a lower crime environment, these nearby villages offer a significantly different statistical profile.

With a property crime rate of 35.9 per 1,000 people in Wood Street Village, and criminal damage accounting for a significant 17.1% of all crime, residents should be particularly focused on property protection. Traditional security systems often only record footage of a crime after it has happened, which can be frustrating for homeowners who want to prevent the incident in the first place.

Proactive protection, such as the AI-powered scOS, offers a more effective solution. By monitoring all your cameras simultaneously, scOS can detect a potential threat at your property's boundary in real-time. Whether it's recognizing a regular delivery or identifying an unknown vehicle using DVLA verification, scOS filters out false alarms to focus on genuine risks. When a suspicious person is detected, the system can autonomously respond with lights or audible warnings, surprising the intruder and making them move on before they even reach your door. For Wood Street Village residents, this proactive approach ensures their homes are being actively guarded, not just recorded, which is especially important given the high rate of criminal damage in the area.