Total Crime Rate
45.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ridgeway area has the 38th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Canalside , and the 141st lowest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ridgeway (GU21 4QR) in the last 12 months was 45.6 per 1,000 residents and was 68.8% lower than the Canalside average (146.0 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 , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 27.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -31.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ridgeway (GU21 4QR), the main crime hotspot is near Pares Close. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Canalside| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Midsummer Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pares Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | The Limes | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Limes | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Ridgeway | Under investigation |
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