Total Crime Rate
127.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Down Lane area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Pilgrims , and the 45th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Down Lane (GU3 1DN) in the last 12 months was 127.2 per 1,000 residents and was 163.0% higher than the Pilgrims average (48.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 38.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Down Lane (GU3 1DN), the main crime hotspot is near Down Lane. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Pilgrims| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Down Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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