Total Crime Rate
66.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Oval area has the 17th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Onslow , and the 143rd highest 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 Oval (GU2 7TZ) in the last 12 months was 66.5 per 1,000 residents and was 55.5% lower than the Onslow average (149.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary 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 Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Oval (GU2 7TZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Iveagh Road, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Palmer'S Lodge (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Onslow| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Iveagh Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lynwood | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
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