GU1 1WS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU1 1WS

GU1 1WS, Guildford has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.23 per 1,000 population. This GU1 1WS 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 1WS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU1 1WS, encompassing approximately 1356 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU1 1WS area, explore the GU1 1WS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the GU1 1WS area, visit the GU1 1WS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GU1 1WS 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
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 7

GU1 1WS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1430.23366.67%
Criminal damage and arson510.32400.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.95100.00%
Public order32.950.00%
Drugs32.2150.00%
Other theft32.2150.00%
Vehicle crime22.210.00%
Bicycle theft21.470.00%
Burglary11.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.53-71.43%
Public order32.95200.00%
Shoplifting32.21-80.00%
Drugs22.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47100.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1526.54150.00%
Violence and sexual offences1411.06600.00%
Drugs210.320.00%
Other theft21.47-50.00%
Public order11.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting615.4820.00%
Other theft44.42300.00%
Burglary32.950.00%
Public order22.21-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.47-50.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting516.2225.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.69-20.00%
Burglary32.95200.00%
Public order32.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.21100.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.48-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour43.6933.33%
Shoplifting42.9533.33%
Other theft22.95100.00%
Drugs11.470.00%
Public order10.74-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.4328.57%
Public order46.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.95-50.00%
Shoplifting32.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.21100.00%
Other theft11.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences722.8640.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.16200.00%
Shoplifting64.420.00%
Public order24.42100.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Drugs21.47-33.33%
Other crime11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-66.67%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.74-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting618.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.4266.67%
Bicycle theft33.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.21-40.00%
Drugs32.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.21100.00%
Other theft21.47-33.33%
Public order11.47-50.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson514.010.00%
Shoplifting33.69-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences32.21-40.00%
Other theft32.21-50.00%
Public order22.21-33.33%
Burglary11.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-66.67%
Drugs10.740.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting825.070.00%
Other theft65.90200.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.42-44.44%
Bicycle theft53.69400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.6950.00%
Public order32.210.00%
Burglary22.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.380.00%
Shoplifting86.640.00%
Public order35.900.00%
Drugs32.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.210.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
July 202415
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202414
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20235
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU1 1WS 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hillside Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Surrey Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Linden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1