GU22 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU22

GU22, Woking has recorded a total of 180 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.92 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this GU22 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around GU22, encompassing approximately 36555 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (-21.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-6.06% decrease)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)

GU22 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Police Station with total crimes: 9
  • Jelley Way with total crimes: 8

GU22 Crime Map

Postcodes in GU22

The postcode district are associated with the GU22, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The GU22 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 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.92-21.52%
Anti-social behaviour311.70-6.06%
Other theft180.8563.64%
Public order150.49-34.78%
Shoplifting140.41250.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.38-7.69%
Vehicle crime110.33120.00%
Drugs80.30100.00%
Burglary40.22-20.00%
Other crime20.11-77.78%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences795.14-1.25%
Anti-social behaviour332.1610.00%
Public order230.90-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.638.33%
Other theft110.36-15.38%
Other crime90.30-10.00%
Burglary50.25-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.140.00%
Drugs40.14-42.86%
Shoplifting40.11-55.56%
Bicycle theft20.11-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences805.5323.08%
Anti-social behaviour302.19-18.92%
Public order250.8247.06%
Other theft130.6862.50%
Criminal damage and arson120.36-50.00%
Other crime100.3325.00%
Shoplifting90.27-10.00%
Drugs70.2540.00%
Burglary60.1920.00%
Vehicle crime50.160.00%
Bicycle theft30.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.08100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences655.20-9.72%
Anti-social behaviour371.7876.19%
Criminal damage and arson241.0171.43%
Public order170.66-10.53%
Shoplifting100.470.00%
Other theft80.2733.33%
Other crime80.2260.00%
Vehicle crime50.22-44.44%
Drugs50.14-28.57%
Burglary50.14-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.14-40.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%
Robbery10.03-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences724.8730.91%
Anti-social behaviour211.97-32.26%
Public order190.5726.67%
Criminal damage and arson140.52-6.67%
Shoplifting100.38-52.38%
Vehicle crime90.27-30.77%
Drugs70.250.00%
Burglary60.19-14.29%
Other theft60.16-53.85%
Other crime50.16150.00%
Bicycle theft50.14-37.50%
Robbery20.14100.00%
Possession of weapons20.05100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences555.20-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour311.5047.62%
Shoplifting210.85-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson150.57-6.25%
Public order150.41-37.50%
Vehicle crime130.4162.50%
Other theft130.360.00%
Bicycle theft80.36166.67%
Burglary70.2240.00%
Drugs70.1940.00%
Other crime20.19-80.00%
Theft from the person10.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%
Robbery10.03-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences775.8542.59%
Shoplifting262.11160.00%
Public order240.7184.62%
Anti-social behaviour210.66-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson160.57100.00%
Other theft130.44-27.78%
Other crime100.36100.00%
Vehicle crime80.27-11.11%
Burglary50.22-50.00%
Drugs50.140.00%
Bicycle theft30.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.08-60.00%
Theft from the person20.05100.00%
Robbery20.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences544.73-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour331.4813.79%
Other theft180.900.00%
Public order130.49-40.91%
Burglary100.36-9.09%
Shoplifting100.27-44.44%
Vehicle crime90.2728.57%
Criminal damage and arson80.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons50.22150.00%
Drugs50.1466.67%
Other crime50.1425.00%
Robbery20.140.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences696.076.15%
Anti-social behaviour291.89-14.71%
Criminal damage and arson240.790.00%
Public order220.66-18.52%
Other theft180.6012.50%
Shoplifting180.49157.14%
Bicycle theft120.490.00%
Burglary110.3322.22%
Vehicle crime70.300.00%
Other crime40.190.00%
Drugs30.11-50.00%
Robbery20.080.00%
Possession of weapons20.050.00%
Theft from the person10.05-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences655.77-4.41%
Anti-social behaviour341.7854.55%
Public order270.9317.39%
Criminal damage and arson240.7414.29%
Other theft160.666.67%
Bicycle theft120.44-7.69%
Burglary90.33-25.00%
Shoplifting70.2575.00%
Vehicle crime70.19-41.67%
Drugs60.19-14.29%
Robbery20.16100.00%
Theft from the person20.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences685.530.00%
Public order231.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour220.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.600.00%
Other theft150.570.00%
Bicycle theft130.410.00%
Burglary120.360.00%
Vehicle crime120.330.00%
Drugs70.330.00%
Shoplifting40.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.110.00%
Other crime20.050.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
July 202413
June 20248
May 20246
April 202413
March 202413
February 202418
January 202418
December 202316
November 202315

A total of 223 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202423
July 202425
June 202417
May 202419
April 202415
March 202424
February 202413
January 202422
December 202327
November 202323

A total of 746 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 67.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202479
July 202480
June 202465
May 202472
April 202455
March 202477
February 202454
January 202469
December 202365
November 202368

A total of 183 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202412
June 202424
May 202414
April 202415
March 202416
February 20248
January 202424
December 202324
November 202321

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20249
April 202413
March 20248
February 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 202312

A total of 322 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202433
July 202430
June 202437
May 202421
April 202431
March 202421
February 202433
January 202429
December 202334
November 202322

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 202410
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242
March 202410
February 20245
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
July 20249
June 202410
May 202410
April 202421
March 202426
February 202410
January 202418
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 202410
January 202411
December 20239
November 202312

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
January 202412
December 202312
November 202313

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU22 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Jelley Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Meadow View
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Westfield Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Shackleford Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Marcus Court
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 9. Lucerne Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Willow Way
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Liquorice Lane
    Total3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Cricketer Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 13. Vicarage Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. West Hill Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 16. Blackhorse Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Clodhouse Hill
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 18. Turnoak Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 19. Maybourne Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Guildford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Priestley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Trentham Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Loop Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 25. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wendela Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Queen Elizabeth Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Tintagel Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Heathside Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. St Andrews Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1