Total Crime Rate
22.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Forest Close area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Byfleet and West Byfleet , and the 66th lowest crime rate of 307 local areas in Woking .
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 Forest Close (GU22 8LT) in the last 12 months was 22.6 per 1,000 residents and was 63.4% lower than the Byfleet and West Byfleet average (61.6 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Forest Close (GU22 8LT), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Byfleet and West Byfleet| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Forsyth Road | Under investigation |
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