Total Crime Rate
37.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Michael Lane area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Stoughton North , and the 186th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Michael Lane (GU2 9LB) in the last 12 months was 37.5 per 1,000 residents and was 27.1% lower than the Stoughton North average (51.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 8.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Michael Lane (GU2 9LB), the main crime hotspot is near Little Street. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Stoughton North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Grange Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brittens Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Little Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Little Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Robin Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Regan Close | Under investigation |
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