Total Crime Rate
55.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cross Lanes area has the 40th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham , and the 173rd highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
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 Cross Lanes (GU1 2EF) in the last 12 months was 55.1 per 1,000 residents and was 16.4% higher than the Burpham average (47.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 25.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( -1.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cross Lanes (GU1 2EF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hilgay, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Clandon Road (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Burpham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Danesrood | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sydney Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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