GU21 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU21

GU21, Woking has recorded a total of 339 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.69 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this GU21 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around GU21, encompassing approximately 50635 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (121) incidents (-9.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (80) incidents (-2.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (27) incidents (-49.06% decrease)

GU21 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13

GU21 Crime Map

Postcodes in GU21

The postcode district are associated with the GU21, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The GU21 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 121 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.69-9.70%
Anti-social behaviour802.39-2.44%
Public order271.58-49.06%
Other theft260.538.33%
Criminal damage and arson250.5119.05%
Shoplifting210.49-44.74%
Vehicle crime110.41-15.38%
Burglary60.2220.00%
Drugs60.12-66.67%
Other crime60.1220.00%
Theft from the person30.1250.00%
Robbery30.0650.00%
Possession of weapons30.0650.00%
Bicycle theft10.06-90.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1348.0820.72%
Anti-social behaviour822.6543.86%
Public order531.6239.47%
Shoplifting381.0535.71%
Other theft240.75-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson210.47-27.59%
Drugs180.4150.00%
Vehicle crime130.3618.18%
Bicycle theft100.26233.33%
Burglary50.20-44.44%
Other crime50.1025.00%
Robbery20.10100.00%
Theft from the person20.04-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.04100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.62-7.50%
Anti-social behaviour572.19-5.00%
Public order381.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson290.750.00%
Shoplifting280.57-9.68%
Other theft260.55-29.73%
Drugs120.5150.00%
Vehicle crime110.2410.00%
Burglary90.2228.57%
Theft from the person50.1825.00%
Other crime40.1033.33%
Bicycle theft30.08200.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-50.00%
Robbery10.02-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1206.97-26.83%
Anti-social behaviour602.37-10.45%
Public order381.18-29.63%
Other theft370.75-2.63%
Shoplifting310.7319.23%
Criminal damage and arson290.6181.25%
Vehicle crime100.57-47.37%
Drugs80.20-11.11%
Burglary70.16-12.50%
Theft from the person40.14100.00%
Robbery30.080.00%
Other crime30.06-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.06-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.04-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1648.4547.75%
Anti-social behaviour673.2452.27%
Public order541.3225.58%
Other theft381.07-19.15%
Shoplifting260.750.00%
Vehicle crime190.5126.67%
Criminal damage and arson160.38-38.46%
Drugs90.32125.00%
Bicycle theft80.18166.67%
Burglary80.1633.33%
Possession of weapons70.1675.00%
Other crime70.14250.00%
Robbery30.140.00%
Theft from the person20.06-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.68-5.93%
Other theft472.199.30%
Anti-social behaviour440.93-21.43%
Public order430.8753.57%
Criminal damage and arson260.85-18.75%
Shoplifting260.51-35.00%
Vehicle crime150.51150.00%
Burglary60.300.00%
Drugs40.12-50.00%
Theft from the person40.08-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.08100.00%
Bicycle theft30.08-25.00%
Robbery30.06-40.00%
Other crime20.06-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1187.17-2.48%
Anti-social behaviour562.33-12.50%
Other theft431.1138.71%
Shoplifting400.8560.00%
Criminal damage and arson320.79-8.57%
Public order280.63-26.32%
Other crime100.55-37.50%
Drugs80.2014.29%
Burglary60.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.12-45.45%
Robbery50.12400.00%
Theft from the person50.10150.00%
Bicycle theft40.10100.00%
Possession of weapons20.08-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.21-12.32%
Anti-social behaviour642.3952.38%
Public order381.26-2.56%
Criminal damage and arson350.7559.09%
Other theft310.6910.71%
Shoplifting250.61-30.56%
Other crime160.49433.33%
Vehicle crime110.32-21.43%
Burglary90.22-25.00%
Drugs70.1816.67%
Possession of weapons30.140.00%
Theft from the person20.06-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.04100.00%
Robbery10.04-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1386.91-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour422.73-6.67%
Public order390.8356.00%
Shoplifting360.775.88%
Other theft280.71-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson220.5515.79%
Vehicle crime140.437.69%
Burglary120.2833.33%
Drugs60.24-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.12200.00%
Other crime30.06-40.00%
Theft from the person30.0650.00%
Robbery30.06-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.06-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1507.237.91%
Other theft462.9691.67%
Anti-social behaviour450.910.00%
Shoplifting340.89183.33%
Public order250.67-7.41%
Criminal damage and arson190.49-38.71%
Vehicle crime130.38-13.33%
Burglary90.26-25.00%
Drugs80.1833.33%
Robbery50.1666.67%
Other crime50.10150.00%
Bicycle theft40.10-33.33%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.04-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1396.469.45%
Anti-social behaviour452.75-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson310.896.90%
Public order270.61-35.71%
Other theft240.53-31.43%
Vehicle crime150.4715.38%
Burglary120.30-14.29%
Shoplifting120.24-42.86%
Bicycle theft60.240.00%
Drugs60.12-25.00%
Robbery30.12200.00%
Possession of weapons30.06-25.00%
Theft from the person20.06-50.00%
Other crime20.04-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1277.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour702.510.00%
Public order421.380.00%
Other theft350.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson290.690.00%
Shoplifting210.570.00%
Burglary140.410.00%
Vehicle crime130.280.00%
Drugs80.260.00%
Bicycle theft60.160.00%
Other crime40.120.00%
Theft from the person40.080.00%
Possession of weapons40.080.00%
Robbery10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 712 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202482
July 202457
June 202460
May 202467
April 202444
March 202456
February 202464
January 202442
December 202345
November 202345
October 202370

A total of 314 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
July 202429
June 202429
May 202416
April 202426
March 202432
February 202435
January 202422
December 202319
November 202331
October 202329

A total of 405 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202424
July 202426
June 202437
May 202438
April 202447
March 202443
February 202431
January 202428
December 202346
November 202324
October 202335

A total of 452 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202453
July 202438
June 202438
May 202454
April 202443
March 202428
February 202438
January 202439
December 202325
November 202327
October 202342

A total of 1554 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 129.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024121
August 2024134
July 2024111
June 2024120
May 2024164
April 2024111
March 2024118
February 2024121
January 2024138
December 2023150
November 2023139
October 2023127

A total of 338 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202438
July 202428
June 202431
May 202426
April 202426
March 202440
February 202425
January 202436
December 202334
November 202312
October 202321

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 20249
January 202412
December 20239
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 100 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202418
July 202412
June 20248
May 20249
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 202410
February 202416
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 151 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202411
June 202410
May 202419
April 202415
March 20246
February 202411
January 202414
December 202313
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU21 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting7
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Possession of weapons1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Commercial Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Addison Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Lion Court
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 7. Kingsway Avenue
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chapel Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. The Broadway
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Alexandra Gardens
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Kestrel Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 12. Church Street West
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Inkerman Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. Stanley Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Portugal Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Alpha Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. High Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Nightclub
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lancaster Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Molloy Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Kilrush Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. De Lara Way
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Cambridge Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Cubitt Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Grindstone Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 26. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Victoria Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 30. Hall Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1