Total Crime Rate
23.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Piccards area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Castle , and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 434 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 The Piccards (GU2 4DW) in the last 12 months was 23.0 per 1,000 residents and was 82.9% lower than the Castle average (134.6 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Piccards (GU2 4DW), the main crime hotspot is near The Valley. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Castle| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Guildown Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chestnut Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ferry Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | The Valley | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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