Total Crime Rate
41.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Japonica Close area has the 23rd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Goldsworth Park , and the 125th lowest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Japonica Close (GU21 3HJ) in the last 12 months was 41.2 per 1,000 residents and was 34.3% lower than the Goldsworth Park average (62.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 30.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Japonica Close (GU21 3HJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Foxhills, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bridge Close (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Goldsworth Park| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Abingdon Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Goldsmiths Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brambledene Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Harelands Lane | Under investigation |
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