RECREATION ROAD, GU1 1HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU1 1HE

RECREATION ROAD, GU1 1HE, Guildford has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.06 per 1,000 population. This GU1 1HE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GU1 postcode area, which has experienced 438 crimes and a crime rate of 13.81 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GU1 1HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU1 1HE, encompassing approximately 3905 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU1 1HE area, explore the GU1 1HE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

GU1 1HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Europa Park Road with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

RECREATION ROAD, GU1 1HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1413.06133.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.5812.50%
Other theft62.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.54-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.540.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Public order30.77-40.00%
Drugs20.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.99100.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.05-71.43%
Shoplifting62.05-62.50%
Public order51.54-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.2833.33%
Drugs31.0250.00%
Other theft30.7750.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.6786.67%
Shoplifting167.17128.57%
Public order74.1040.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.79-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02200.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Drugs20.77100.00%
Other theft20.51-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.06-34.78%
Other theft93.84350.00%
Shoplifting72.3016.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.79-37.50%
Public order51.28-16.67%
Burglary31.280.00%
Other crime20.77100.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.3435.29%
Anti-social behaviour85.8933.33%
Public order62.05100.00%
Shoplifting61.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5433.33%
Burglary31.02200.00%
Other theft20.77-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.8070.00%
Vehicle crime84.35300.00%
Other theft72.05133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.7920.00%
Shoplifting41.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0250.00%
Public order30.7750.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.96-56.52%
Anti-social behaviour52.560.00%
Shoplifting41.28-33.33%
Other theft31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-50.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.3164.29%
Shoplifting65.89-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.54150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.28-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.2833.33%
Other theft31.0250.00%
Public order20.77-66.67%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.7827.27%
Shoplifting73.5840.00%
Public order61.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.54-45.45%
Vehicle crime31.5450.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Other theft20.51-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.03-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson112.8283.33%
Public order62.820.00%
Other theft51.540.00%
Shoplifting51.28-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.28-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-60.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.590.00%
Shoplifting83.58-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson62.05100.00%
Public order61.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.54-44.44%
Other theft51.28-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.28-37.50%
Burglary41.280.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Bicycle theft10.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.580.00%
Shoplifting92.300.00%
Vehicle crime82.300.00%
Other theft72.050.00%
Public order61.790.00%
Bicycle theft31.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202428
June 202415
May 202423
April 202417
March 202410
February 202423
January 202414
December 202311
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20249
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 202311
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 202416
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20248
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU1 1HE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Europa Park Road
    Total16
    Shoplifting14
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sycamore Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Lido Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gardner Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Joseph'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Linden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Stoke Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Artillery Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Stoke Fields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Dapdune Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Drummond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nettles Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Old School Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pound Field
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Onslow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1