Total Crime Rate
7.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Banks Way area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Burpham , and the 15th 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 Banks Way (GU4 7NL) in the last 12 months was 7.7 per 1,000 residents and was 83.7% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Banks Way (GU4 7NL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Elder Close, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Westward Ho (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Burpham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Colburn Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Colburn Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Colburn Crescent | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Colburn Crescent | Awaiting court outcome |
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