Total Crime Rate
58.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
31.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Sime Close area has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Worplesdon , and the 158th highest crime rate of 429 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 Sime Close (GU3 3ED) in the last 12 months was 58.2 per 1,000 residents and was 3.2% higher than the Worplesdon average (56.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -12.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 31.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -13.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sime Close (GU3 3ED), the main crime hotspot is near Tovey Green. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Guildford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Gravetts Lane | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Tangley Lane | — |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Tovey Green | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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