Total Crime Rate
3.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Vale Road area has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Ash Vale , and the 5th 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 Vale Road (GU12 5HX) in the last 12 months was 3.2 per 1,000 residents and was 94.2% lower than the Ash Vale average (55.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 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 Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Vale Road (GU12 5HX), 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 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Richards Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Orchard Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vale Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vale Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vale Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Richards Close | Awaiting court outcome |
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