Total Crime Rate
38.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025August Lane area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Tillingbourne , and the 191st 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 August Lane (GU5 9DP) in the last 12 months was 38.4 per 1,000 residents and was 18.3% lower than the Tillingbourne average (47.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 24.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 35.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around August Lane (GU5 9DP), the main crime hotspot is near Brook Hill. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Tillingbourne| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Brook Hill | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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