GU5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU5

GU5, Guildford has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.29 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this GU5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around GU5, encompassing approximately 11196 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GU5 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Hook Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Chestnut Way with total crimes: 3

GU5 Crime Map

Postcodes in GU5

The postcode district are associated with the GU5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The GU5 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 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.29-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.34-20.00%
Vehicle crime50.710.00%
Public order50.45-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.450.00%
Other theft40.360.00%
Other crime30.36-25.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In June 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 offences255.814.17%
Anti-social behaviour102.23-23.08%
Burglary70.89-30.00%
Public order60.63-53.85%
Vehicle crime50.540.00%
Other theft40.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.3633.33%
Other crime40.36-20.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.419.09%
Public order132.141200.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.16225.00%
Burglary101.160.00%
Other theft60.89100.00%
Other crime50.540.00%
Vehicle crime50.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.3815.79%
Burglary101.96-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.89400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.45-60.00%
Other theft30.36-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.27-62.50%
Public order10.27-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.34-26.92%
Burglary141.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.8960.00%
Public order60.710.00%
Other theft50.5425.00%
Drugs50.45400.00%
Other crime30.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences265.5444.44%
Anti-social behaviour102.32-9.09%
Burglary70.89-30.00%
Public order60.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.54-68.75%
Other theft40.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.36-57.14%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.70-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson161.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.43175.00%
Burglary100.98-9.09%
Vehicle crime70.8916.67%
Other theft60.6350.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Public order20.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.6318.75%
Burglary111.701000.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.98166.67%
Public order60.71200.00%
Vehicle crime60.54-50.00%
Other theft40.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.36-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Shoplifting20.27100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.5645.45%
Vehicle crime121.431100.00%
Other theft61.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.54-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson30.4550.00%
Public order20.27-60.00%
Robbery20.180.00%
Drugs20.180.00%
Burglary10.18-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.02-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour110.9822.22%
Other theft60.98-25.00%
Public order50.54-44.44%
Burglary40.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36100.00%
Drugs20.18100.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.09-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174.7354.55%
Anti-social behaviour91.52-10.00%
Public order90.8050.00%
Other theft80.80166.67%
Vehicle crime60.71-14.29%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.09-85.71%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.38-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour100.98150.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.89-30.00%
Vehicle crime70.6340.00%
Public order60.63-33.33%
Other theft30.54-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.090.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Other crime10.09-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.520.00%
Public order90.890.00%
Other theft90.800.00%
Vehicle crime50.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.450.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20248
February 20245
January 202416
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202425
May 202424
April 202422
March 202419
February 202426
January 202418
December 202319
November 202316
October 202311
September 202317
August 202311
July 202317

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 202312
October 20231
September 20236
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
March 20243
January 20241
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 202413
April 20241
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20239
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202410
May 202413
April 20244
March 202410
February 202410
January 202411
December 20234
November 20235
October 202311
September 20239
August 202310
July 20234

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20238
August 20233
July 20239

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20247
May 202410
April 202410
March 202414
February 20247
January 202410
December 202311
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
December 20233
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU5 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hook Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chestnut Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Home Park Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sandy Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Barnett Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Firs Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Walking Bottom
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Horsham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Holmbury Hill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Woodhouse Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pursers Lea
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rad Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Gravelpits Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gomshall Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Church Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Pathfields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Towerhill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Heathrow
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Parklands
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Blackheath Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. The Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Halfpenny Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Thorncombe Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Chervil Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Salt Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Birtley Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Hall Road
    Total1
    Other theft1