Total Crime Rate
76.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Downsedge Terrace area has the 28th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham , and the 117th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
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 Downsedge Terrace (GU1 2SS) in the last 12 months was 76.4 per 1,000 residents and was 61.5% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 43.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -13.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 144.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Downsedge Terrace (GU1 2SS), the main crime hotspot is near Urnfield Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Burpham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Uplands Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Pitt River Close | Under investigation |
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