GU4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU4

GU4, Guildford has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.50 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this GU4 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around GU4, encompassing approximately 16418 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-47.37% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

GU4 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodruff Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • The Cedars with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

GU4 Crime Map

Postcodes in GU4

The postcode district are associated with the GU4, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The GU4 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102.50-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour100.61-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.6150.00%
Other theft40.370.00%
Shoplifting40.2433.33%
Burglary30.2450.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Public order10.06-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.060.00%
Drugs10.06-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences193.235.56%
Anti-social behaviour121.1620.00%
Public order50.73-28.57%
Other theft40.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.24-20.00%
Shoplifting30.24-50.00%
Burglary20.180.00%
Drugs20.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.06-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences183.6538.46%
Anti-social behaviour101.1066.67%
Other theft80.6114.29%
Public order70.490.00%
Shoplifting60.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Burglary20.12-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences132.62-48.00%
Other theft70.7916.67%
Anti-social behaviour60.43-40.00%
Shoplifting60.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.3725.00%
Burglary30.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.18100.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences253.78108.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.52-23.08%
Burglary60.61100.00%
Other theft60.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.370.00%
Public order40.24300.00%
Shoplifting30.24-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Drugs10.06-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.060.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour132.8030.00%
Violence and sexual offences120.79-57.14%
Shoplifting60.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.37100.00%
Drugs30.240.00%
Burglary30.18200.00%
Other theft20.18-50.00%
Other crime10.12-50.00%
Public order10.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.06-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences283.4116.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.7166.67%
Other theft40.61-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.24-55.56%
Shoplifting30.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.180.00%
Other crime20.12-33.33%
Public order20.12-66.67%
Burglary10.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences244.02-14.29%
Vehicle crime91.46125.00%
Public order60.5520.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.37-33.33%
Other theft50.3725.00%
Shoplifting40.30-42.86%
Drugs30.240.00%
Other crime30.1850.00%
Burglary20.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.12-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences284.3955.56%
Anti-social behaviour91.71-35.71%
Shoplifting70.55133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.43200.00%
Public order50.3725.00%
Vehicle crime40.30100.00%
Burglary40.240.00%
Other theft40.24-42.86%
Other crime20.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences183.17-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.107.69%
Other theft70.8540.00%
Public order40.430.00%
Shoplifting30.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.12100.00%
Drugs10.12-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences203.41-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour131.228.33%
Other theft50.79-50.00%
Public order40.30-20.00%
Shoplifting40.24-33.33%
Drugs30.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.18-50.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.06-83.33%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences264.81-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour121.5850.00%
Other theft100.7342.86%
Criminal damage and arson60.61200.00%
Vehicle crime60.37-33.33%
Shoplifting60.370.00%
Public order50.37-37.50%
Drugs30.300.00%
Other crime20.18-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences324.690.00%
Vehicle crime91.950.00%
Public order80.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.490.00%
Other theft70.490.00%
Shoplifting60.430.00%
Other crime30.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.180.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202419
May 202418
April 202413
March 202425
February 202412
January 202428
December 202324
November 202328
October 202318
September 202320
August 202326
July 202332

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202412
May 202410
April 20246
March 202410
February 202413
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
October 202314
September 202313
August 202312
July 20238

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235
August 202310
July 20237

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233
September 20234
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
October 20231
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU4 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Woodruff Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. The Cedars
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Summersbury Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bryony Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hornhatch Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hornhatch Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Merrow Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Dunlin Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. The Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Kings Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Pound Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Tannersfield
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Jacobs Well Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Barnett Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Stringer'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Alford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Charlock Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Sturt Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Coltsfoot Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Oak Tree Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Sutton Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Churchfields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Felix Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Meadowlands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Blake'S Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1