Total Crime Rate
43.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
15.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Braeside Close area has the 21st highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Haslemere East , and the 137th highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Waverley .
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 Braeside Close (GU27 1JS) in the last 12 months was 43.2 per 1,000 residents and was 24.4% lower than the Haslemere East average (57.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 17.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Braeside Close (GU27 1JS), the main crime hotspot is near Lion Lane. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Cherry Tree Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Lion Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Lion Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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