Total Crime Rate
19.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Alder Grove area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Pilgrims , and the 71st 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 Alder Grove (GU4 8FA) in the last 12 months was 19.2 per 1,000 residents and was 60.3% lower than the Pilgrims average (48.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alder Grove (GU4 8FA), the main crime hotspot is near Lakes Close. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Pilgrims| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Chantry Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nursery Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chantry Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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