Crime Rates at North Close, Farnborough, GU14 8EF

North Close area has the 26th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Cherrywood , and the 108th highest 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 North Close (GU14 8EF) in the last 12 months was 74.9 per 1,000 residents and was 17.6% lower than the Cherrywood average (90.9 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 , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -87.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 41.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around North Close (GU14 8EF), the main crime hotspot is near Longfield Close. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.