Total Crime Rate
23.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Washford Lane area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Headley , and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in East Hampshire .
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 Washford Lane (GU35 0RT) in the last 12 months was 23.5 per 1,000 residents and was 38.1% lower than the Headley average (37.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 16.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 125.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Washford Lane (GU35 0RT), the main crime hotspot is near Chase Road. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Headley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rowan Road | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Washford Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rowan Road | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beavers Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beavers Mews | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beavers Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sycamore Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Elder Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Chase Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Chase Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Washford Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Washford Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chase Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pear Tree Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Windsor Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Windsor Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Canes Lane | Under investigation |
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