MARTINS CLOSE, GU1 2SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU1 2SW

MARTINS CLOSE, GU1 2SW, Guildford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.33 per 1,000 population. This GU1 2SW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GU1 postcode area, which has experienced 391 crimes and a crime rate of 12.33 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GU1 2SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU1 2SW, encompassing approximately 1560 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU1 2SW area, explore the GU1 2SW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the GU1 2SW area, visit the GU1 2SW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GU1 2SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hall Dene Close with total crimes: 5
  • Merrow Croft with total crimes: 2
  • Redwood Close with total crimes: 1

MARTINS CLOSE, GU1 2SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.33-12.50%
Other theft34.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.4133.33%
Other crime15.130.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.6950.00%
Other theft23.840.00%
Shoplifting21.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.410.00%
Shoplifting32.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.920.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.77200.00%
Other theft21.92100.00%
Shoplifting21.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.28-83.33%
Shoplifting10.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.6950.00%
Shoplifting23.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28100.00%
Other theft11.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.7733.33%
Other theft22.560.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.92-66.67%
Public order10.640.00%

In August 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.77200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.92-57.14%
Other theft11.920.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.610.00%
Vehicle crime24.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
July 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU1 2SW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hall Dene Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 2. Merrow Croft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Redwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Merrow Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Dunlin Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Bushy Hill Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Martins Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1