RIVER CLOSE, GU1 1HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU1 1HY

RIVER CLOSE, GU1 1HY, Guildford has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.32 per 1,000 population. This GU1 1HY 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 1HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU1 1HY, encompassing approximately 1709 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

GU1 1HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Europa Park Road with total crimes: 16
  • Woodbridge Hill with total crimes: 8
  • Larch Avenue with total crimes: 4

RIVER CLOSE, GU1 1HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1626.32166.67%
Violence and sexual offences169.3623.08%
Criminal damage and arson49.36-33.33%
Public order32.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75-71.43%
Bicycle theft21.170.00%
Other theft11.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1325.74-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour77.60-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.0920.00%
Shoplifting63.51-53.85%
Public order63.5120.00%
Other theft23.51100.00%
Vehicle crime11.17-75.00%
Drugs10.58-50.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other crime10.58-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1533.34-34.78%
Shoplifting138.77116.67%
Anti-social behaviour87.60-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson54.68-16.67%
Public order52.92-37.50%
Vehicle crime42.92300.00%
Other crime32.34200.00%
Drugs21.750.00%
Other theft11.17-75.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2334.5164.29%
Anti-social behaviour913.45125.00%
Public order85.26100.00%
Shoplifting64.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.5150.00%
Other theft43.51300.00%
Other crime12.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.40100.00%
Shoplifting68.1920.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.51300.00%
Public order42.34-55.56%
Burglary42.3433.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.34-33.33%
Other theft12.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order921.64200.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.26-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.09-25.00%
Shoplifting53.5166.67%
Drugs32.920.00%
Burglary31.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.75-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.89-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour85.85-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson44.680.00%
Shoplifting32.34-70.00%
Drugs31.750.00%
Public order31.7550.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1729.24-5.56%
Shoplifting109.9411.11%
Anti-social behaviour95.8580.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.260.00%
Other theft42.34300.00%
Public order22.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-33.33%
Other crime11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1828.66-14.29%
Shoplifting910.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.2625.00%
Public order42.92-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.340.00%
Vehicle crime32.340.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other theft10.58-75.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2132.750.00%
Shoplifting912.28-18.18%
Public order55.2666.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.34100.00%
Other theft42.34100.00%
Vehicle crime32.340.00%
Drugs31.75200.00%
Possession of weapons11.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2131.0040.00%
Shoplifting1112.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.34-66.67%
Other crime31.75200.00%
Public order31.75-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.75-33.33%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Burglary11.17-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1531.000.00%
Shoplifting118.770.00%
Vehicle crime96.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.260.00%
Public order43.510.00%
Burglary32.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.750.00%
Other crime11.750.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
July 202413
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 202410
January 20249
December 20239
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 202415
June 202423
May 202414
April 20247
March 202410
February 202417
January 202418
December 202321
November 202321
October 202315

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20249
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20248
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 20248
February 20249
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243
March 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Europa Park Road
    Total16
    Shoplifting14
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Woodbridge Hill
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Larch Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Cedar Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Ardmore Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Berberis Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Medlar Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. A3
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Manor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Heather Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Regent Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Stoughton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cypress Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1