Total Crime Rate
7.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Northdown Lane area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Castle , and the 13th lowest 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 Northdown Lane (GU1 3TS) in the last 12 months was 7.0 per 1,000 residents and was 94.8% lower than the Castle average (134.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Northdown Lane (GU1 3TS), the main crime hotspot is near Pewley Way, with 4 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Castle| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Fort Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Fort Road | Under investigation |
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