Total Crime Rate
33.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oakley Dell area has the 30th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham , and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 434 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 Oakley Dell (GU4 7HJ) in the last 12 months was 33.2 per 1,000 residents and was 29.8% lower than the Burpham average (47.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 500.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oakley Dell (GU4 7HJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Three Gates, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Ashbury Crescent (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Burpham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Thyme Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Greenhill Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sturt Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ashbury Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hillfield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Four Acres | — |
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