Total Crime Rate
161.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
68.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Potters Close area has the highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Elstead & Peper Harow , and the 11th highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Waverley .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Potters Close (GU8 5EY) in the last 12 months was 161.9 per 1,000 residents and was 246.2% higher than the Elstead & Peper Harow average (46.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 68.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -15.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Potters Close (GU8 5EY), the main crime hotspot is near Portsmouth Road. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Milford & Witley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Badgers Cross | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Badgers Cross | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Midleton Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Kynance Close | Under investigation |
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