Total Crime Rate
21.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gosden Hill Road area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham , and the 86th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .
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 Gosden Hill Road (GU4 7JD) in the last 12 months was 21.6 per 1,000 residents and was 54.3% lower than the Burpham average (47.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gosden Hill Road (GU4 7JD), the main crime hotspot is near Merrow Lane. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Burpham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Merrow Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Oak Tree Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Great Oaks Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Upfolds Green | Under investigation |
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