YORK ROAD, GU1 4DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU1 4DN

YORK ROAD, GU1 4DN, Guildford has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.86 per 1,000 population. This GU1 4DN 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 4DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU1 4DN, encompassing approximately 5039 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU1 4DN area, explore the GU1 4DN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (12.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)

GU1 4DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • College Road with total crimes: 23
  • Ward Street with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

YORK ROAD, GU1 4DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2817.8612.00%
Violence and sexual offences235.569.52%
Anti-social behaviour164.56128.57%
Criminal damage and arson63.17200.00%
Public order51.19-16.67%
Burglary40.990.00%
Other theft30.79-57.14%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2516.07-19.35%
Violence and sexual offences214.9610.53%
Other theft74.17250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.39-22.22%
Public order61.390.00%
Burglary41.19-20.00%
Drugs30.79200.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-81.82%
Vehicle crime20.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3118.2555.00%
Violence and sexual offences196.15-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson113.7757.14%
Anti-social behaviour92.18-10.00%
Public order61.79-25.00%
Burglary51.1966.67%
Vehicle crime30.99-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Other theft20.40-50.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.66-7.14%
Shoplifting205.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.97-23.08%
Public order81.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.5940.00%
Vehicle crime51.3966.67%
Other theft40.99-20.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Drugs20.60-50.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3019.25-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences285.9586.67%
Anti-social behaviour135.5618.18%
Public order82.58-27.27%
Other theft51.5925.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.99-16.67%
Drugs40.99100.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-40.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3819.4540.74%
Violence and sexual offences157.540.00%
Public order112.9857.14%
Anti-social behaviour112.1822.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.18200.00%
Vehicle crime51.19400.00%
Other theft40.99-50.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2715.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.36-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour92.98-55.00%
Other theft81.7960.00%
Public order71.59-30.00%
Possession of weapons31.390.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.0312.50%
Shoplifting275.36-34.15%
Anti-social behaviour205.3617.65%
Public order103.97-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.9850.00%
Other theft51.7925.00%
Burglary20.99-33.33%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4122.22-6.82%
Violence and sexual offences248.14-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour174.7670.00%
Public order123.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3820.00%
Other theft41.19-20.00%
Burglary30.7950.00%
Possession of weapons10.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4422.42266.67%
Violence and sexual offences278.730.00%
Public order125.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.98-16.67%
Other theft50.99-44.44%
Possession of weapons30.99200.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Theft from the person20.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.47-27.03%
Shoplifting125.36-79.66%
Anti-social behaviour102.38-37.50%
Other theft91.9828.57%
Public order61.79-73.91%
Criminal damage and arson61.19-40.00%
Other crime41.1933.33%
Theft from the person40.790.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5933.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences3711.710.00%
Public order237.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.170.00%
Other theft71.980.00%
Vehicle crime71.390.00%
Bicycle theft31.390.00%
Other crime30.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
July 20249
June 202410
May 202413
April 202411
March 20249
February 202420
January 202417
December 202310
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 382 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202425
July 202431
June 202420
May 202430
April 202438
March 202427
February 202427
January 202441
December 202344
November 202312
October 202359

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
July 202419
June 202426
May 202428
April 202415
March 202415
February 202427
January 202424
December 202327
November 202327
October 202337

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 202411
March 20247
February 202410
January 202412
December 202312
November 20236
October 202323

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 202411
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU1 4DN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. College Road
    Total23
    Shoplifting19
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Ward Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. York Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. West Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Denmark Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Haydon Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Sandfield Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Leapale Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Falcon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Stoke Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Eagle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Stoke Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Artillery Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Stoke Fields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Drummond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Nettles Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Old School Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Onslow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Jenner Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Chertsey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1