GU2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU2

GU2, Guildford has recorded a total of 210 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.78 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this GU2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around GU2, encompassing approximately 36335 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-14.63% decrease)
  • Public order: (33) incidents (10.00% increase)

GU2 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Woodbridge Hill with total crimes: 8

GU2 Crime Map

Postcodes in GU2

The postcode district are associated with the GU2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The GU2 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences765.7818.75%
Anti-social behaviour352.09-14.63%
Public order330.9610.00%
Criminal damage and arson180.9150.00%
Drugs120.50100.00%
Other theft110.33-8.33%
Other crime60.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.17-25.00%
Shoplifting50.17-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.140.00%
Burglary20.11-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Robbery10.03-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences645.53-40.74%
Anti-social behaviour411.7628.12%
Public order301.13130.77%
Criminal damage and arson120.83-29.41%
Other theft120.33-14.29%
Other crime90.33350.00%
Vehicle crime80.25-70.37%
Shoplifting60.22-45.45%
Drugs60.170.00%
Burglary50.17-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.14300.00%
Robbery30.1150.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1086.7428.57%
Anti-social behaviour322.97-11.11%
Vehicle crime270.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson170.74-39.29%
Other theft140.47-36.36%
Public order130.39-51.85%
Shoplifting110.36-8.33%
Burglary80.30100.00%
Drugs60.22100.00%
Possession of weapons40.1733.33%
Other crime20.11-66.67%
Robbery20.06100.00%
Bicycle theft10.06-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences846.553.70%
Anti-social behaviour362.312.86%
Criminal damage and arson280.9955.56%
Public order270.7712.50%
Other theft220.7446.67%
Shoplifting120.6150.00%
Vehicle crime90.33-40.00%
Other crime60.25-25.00%
Burglary40.17-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.110.00%
Drugs30.08-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.0850.00%
Robbery10.08-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.255.19%
Anti-social behaviour352.23-5.41%
Public order240.96-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson180.6680.00%
Other theft150.5015.38%
Vehicle crime150.417.14%
Shoplifting80.41-52.94%
Other crime80.2260.00%
Drugs70.22-50.00%
Burglary60.19-53.85%
Robbery60.170.00%
Bicycle theft20.17100.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences776.30-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour372.1223.33%
Public order251.02-7.41%
Shoplifting170.69-22.73%
Drugs140.47100.00%
Vehicle crime140.39180.00%
Burglary130.39550.00%
Other theft130.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.36-33.33%
Other crime50.2866.67%
Possession of weapons30.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences996.27-2.94%
Anti-social behaviour302.72-26.83%
Public order270.8358.82%
Shoplifting220.74-12.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.617.14%
Other theft130.4118.18%
Drugs70.3675.00%
Vehicle crime50.19150.00%
Bicycle theft30.14200.00%
Other crime30.08200.00%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Burglary20.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.2718.60%
Anti-social behaviour412.8132.26%
Shoplifting251.13108.33%
Public order170.69-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson140.47-22.22%
Other theft110.39-45.00%
Drugs40.30-33.33%
Robbery30.1150.00%
Possession of weapons30.0850.00%
Theft from the person20.08100.00%
Burglary20.06-84.62%
Vehicle crime20.06-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.06-83.33%
Other crime10.030.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences866.25-5.49%
Anti-social behaviour312.3714.81%
Other theft200.85-13.04%
Public order190.55-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson180.5220.00%
Burglary130.5044.44%
Shoplifting120.36-7.69%
Vehicle crime100.33-33.33%
Bicycle theft60.28200.00%
Drugs60.17-45.45%
Robbery20.17100.00%
Possession of weapons20.060.00%
Other crime10.06-83.33%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.47-8.08%
Anti-social behaviour272.50-25.00%
Other theft230.744.55%
Public order200.6353.85%
Vehicle crime150.5587.50%
Criminal damage and arson150.41-6.25%
Shoplifting130.4130.00%
Drugs110.36175.00%
Burglary90.30-30.77%
Other crime60.25-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.17-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.060.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences996.6916.47%
Anti-social behaviour362.722.86%
Other theft220.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.610.00%
Public order130.44-55.17%
Burglary130.3685.71%
Shoplifting100.3625.00%
Other crime100.2866.67%
Bicycle theft80.28300.00%
Vehicle crime80.22-20.00%
Drugs40.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.110.00%
Theft from the person10.06-50.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences856.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour352.340.00%
Public order290.960.00%
Other theft220.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.610.00%
Vehicle crime100.440.00%
Drugs80.280.00%
Shoplifting80.220.00%
Burglary70.220.00%
Other crime60.190.00%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 277 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202430
July 202413
June 202427
May 202424
April 202425
March 202427
February 202417
January 202419
December 202320
November 202313
October 202329

A total of 1052 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202464
July 2024108
June 202484
May 202481
April 202477
March 202499
February 2024102
January 202486
December 202391
November 202399
October 202385

A total of 197 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
July 202417
June 202428
May 202418
April 202410
March 202415
February 202414
January 202418
December 202315
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 416 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202441
July 202432
June 202436
May 202435
April 202437
March 202430
February 202441
January 202431
December 202327
November 202336
October 202335

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 198 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202414
June 202422
May 202415
April 202413
March 202413
February 202411
January 202420
December 202323
November 202322
October 202322

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202411
June 202412
May 20248
April 202417
March 202422
February 202425
January 202412
December 202313
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 202414
March 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 202311
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 202413
March 20242
February 20242
January 202413
December 20239
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202427
June 20249
May 202415
April 202414
March 20245
February 20242
January 202410
December 202315
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Public order5
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total12
    Public order6
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Woodbridge Hill
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Rickyard
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Midleton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ashenden Road
    Total4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Little Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Ardmore Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Park Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Friary Bridge
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Greville Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. Clover Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 15. Park Barn Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 16. Cabell Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Hartshill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Northway
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Deerbarn Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Guildford Park Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ferry Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Annandale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Lawn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Bury Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Ellis Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. James Black Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Southway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 29. Deacon Field
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 30. Bridgehill Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1