Total Crime Rate
27.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wentworth Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Ash Vale , and the 119th lowest 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 Wentworth Close (GU12 5NB) in the last 12 months was 27.4 per 1,000 residents and was 50.2% lower than the Ash Vale average (55.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wentworth Close (GU12 5NB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Furze Close, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Fir Acre 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Furze Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Cypress Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Robin Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Maple Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Station Approach | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Kestrel Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sycamore Drive | Under investigation |
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