Total Crime Rate
72.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Springfield Road area has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Ash Vale , and the 129th 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 Springfield Road (GU12 5EN) in the last 12 months was 72.4 per 1,000 residents and was 31.5% higher than the Ash Vale average (55.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 42.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 160.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Springfield Road (GU12 5EN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Napier Lane, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Vale Road (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ash Vale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vale Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Orchard Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vale Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vale Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vale Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Richards Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Richards Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Pine Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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