GU7 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU7

GU7, Waverley has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.35 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this GU7 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around GU7, encompassing approximately 24159 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-16.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

GU7 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Birch Road with total crimes: 4

GU7 Crime Map

Postcodes in GU7

The postcode district are associated with the GU7, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The GU7 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 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences323.356.67%
Anti-social behaviour211.32-16.00%
Public order70.87-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.29-71.43%
Other theft40.1733.33%
Vehicle crime30.1750.00%
Burglary30.120.00%
Shoplifting20.12100.00%
Drugs20.08-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.08-50.00%
Other crime10.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences303.81-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour251.2478.57%
Criminal damage and arson141.03100.00%
Public order80.580.00%
Burglary30.330.00%
Other theft30.12-50.00%
Drugs30.12200.00%
Bicycle theft20.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.08-60.00%
Shoplifting10.08-75.00%
Other crime10.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences363.6428.57%
Anti-social behaviour141.4940.00%
Public order80.58-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson70.33-12.50%
Other theft60.29-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.2566.67%
Shoplifting40.21-63.64%
Burglary30.17200.00%
Bicycle theft20.12100.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Drugs10.040.00%
Other crime10.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences283.73-30.00%
Public order191.1690.00%
Shoplifting110.7937.50%
Anti-social behaviour100.46-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.41-20.00%
Other theft70.3316.67%
Vehicle crime30.29-75.00%
Drugs10.12-66.67%
Burglary10.04-50.00%
Other crime10.04-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences404.5921.21%
Anti-social behaviour161.66-5.88%
Vehicle crime120.66100.00%
Public order100.5066.67%
Criminal damage and arson100.4142.86%
Shoplifting80.41100.00%
Other theft60.33-50.00%
Other crime30.25-40.00%
Drugs30.12-25.00%
Burglary20.12-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences334.1410.00%
Anti-social behaviour171.3770.00%
Other theft120.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.50-22.22%
Public order60.29-40.00%
Vehicle crime60.25-14.29%
Other crime50.25150.00%
Burglary50.2125.00%
Drugs40.210.00%
Shoplifting40.17300.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences303.10-26.83%
Anti-social behaviour101.2411.11%
Public order100.41-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson90.41125.00%
Vehicle crime70.37-12.50%
Burglary40.2933.33%
Other crime20.17-33.33%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.04-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.35-18.00%
Public order131.70-13.33%
Other theft100.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.41-10.00%
Vehicle crime80.3760.00%
Shoplifting70.3340.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.29-20.00%
Drugs40.1733.33%
Burglary30.1750.00%
Other crime30.12200.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences504.26-3.85%
Public order152.077.14%
Anti-social behaviour100.62-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson50.41-44.44%
Other theft50.21-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.21-28.57%
Shoplifting50.2166.67%
Drugs30.21200.00%
Burglary20.12-84.62%
Robbery20.080.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences525.0967.74%
Public order142.15-26.32%
Burglary130.581200.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.46-18.18%
Vehicle crime70.37-41.67%
Other theft70.29-22.22%
Shoplifting30.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.120.00%
Other crime20.080.00%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Drugs10.08-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.936.90%
Anti-social behaviour221.28-12.00%
Public order190.9146.15%
Vehicle crime120.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.50-15.38%
Other theft90.46-30.77%
Shoplifting60.37200.00%
Robbery40.250.00%
Other crime20.17-50.00%
Drugs20.08100.00%
Burglary10.080.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences294.55-9.38%
Anti-social behaviour251.2031.58%
Other theft131.0385.71%
Criminal damage and arson130.54116.67%
Public order130.54116.67%
Vehicle crime80.5460.00%
Other crime40.33-20.00%
Shoplifting20.17-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Burglary10.040.00%
Drugs10.04-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences323.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour191.320.00%
Other theft70.790.00%
Shoplifting70.290.00%
Public order60.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.250.00%
Other crime50.250.00%
Vehicle crime50.210.00%
Drugs30.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 464 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202432
June 202430
May 202436
April 202428
March 202440
February 202433
January 202430
December 202341
November 202350
October 202352
September 202331
August 202329
July 202332

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 202412
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237
September 202312
August 20238
July 20235

A total of 209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202425
May 202414
April 202410
March 202416
February 202417
January 202410
December 20239
November 202310
October 202311
September 202322
August 202325
July 202319

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202414
May 20247
April 20248
March 202410
February 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239
September 202311
August 202313
July 20236

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 202419
March 202410
February 20246
January 202410
December 202313
November 202315
October 202314
September 202319
August 202313
July 20236

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 202412
December 202310
November 20235
October 20237
September 20239
August 202313
July 20237

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 202411
March 20248
February 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236
August 20232
July 20237

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 202313
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 7 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
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
September 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU7 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 3. Birch Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Summer'S Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 5. Grange Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Brookfield
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Badgers Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Circle
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Harvest Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Whitebeam Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ockford Ridge
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Binscombe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. More Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Farncombe
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Farncombe (Station)
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Nursery Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Northbourne
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Cherry Tree Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Copse Side
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Park Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Tuesley Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. The Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Ramsden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Summerhouse Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Birchanger
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Pound Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Pound Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1