Total Crime Rate
93.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barossa Road area has the 11th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Old Dean , and the 47th highest crime rate of 291 local areas in Surrey Heath .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Barossa Road (GU15 4JE) in the last 12 months was 93.8 per 1,000 residents and was 20.8% higher than the Old Dean average (77.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 23 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 43.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 27 (≈ 61.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barossa Road (GU15 4JE), the main crime hotspot is near Old Dean Road. Police recorded 53 crimes here, including 42 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Old Dean| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Lancaster Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St George'S Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Cromwell Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Valroy Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A30 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | St George'S Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | St George'S Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Old Dean Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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