Total Crime Rate
6.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Palmerston Close area has the lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Cove and Southwood , and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 304 local areas in Rushmoor .
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 Palmerston Close (GU14 0RL) in the last 12 months was 6.9 per 1,000 residents and was 92.5% lower than the Cove and Southwood average (92.5 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 , unchanged from 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Palmerston Close (GU14 0RL), the main crime hotspot is near Rydal Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cove and Southwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maskell Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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