Crime Rates at Derry Close, Ash Vale, Aldershot, GU12 5SR

Derry Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Ash Vale , and the 104th highest crime rate of 429 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 Derry Close (GU12 5SR) in the last 12 months was 79.0 per 1,000 residents and was 41.8% higher than the Ash Vale average (55.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 14.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 27.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Derry Close (GU12 5SR), the main crime hotspot is near North Road. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.