Total Crime Rate
129.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barley Way area has the 6th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Fleet Central , and the 21st highest crime rate of 297 local areas in Hart .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Barley Way (GU51 2QU) in the last 12 months was 129.4 per 1,000 residents and was 89.8% higher than the Fleet Central average (68.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 90.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 155.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barley Way (GU51 2QU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Saddleback Way, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Barley Way (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Fleet Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Barley Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Minley Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barley Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Saddleback Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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