GU1 4SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU1 4SS

GU1 4SS, Guildford has recorded a total of 342 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 119.71 per 1,000 population. This GU1 4SS 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 4SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU1 4SS, encompassing approximately 2856 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU1 4SS area, explore the GU1 4SS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the GU1 4SS area, visit the GU1 4SS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (151) incidents (-9.04% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (65) incidents (-2.99% decrease)
  • Public order: (36) incidents (5.88% increase)

GU1 4SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Genyn Road with total crimes: 52
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 39
  • College Road with total crimes: 23

GU1 4SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences151119.71-9.04%
Shoplifting6552.85-2.99%
Public order3622.755.88%
Anti-social behaviour3112.606.90%
Criminal damage and arson1610.850.00%
Other theft135.60-38.10%
Drugs84.55100.00%
Burglary72.80133.33%
Other crime62.4550.00%
Theft from the person32.100.00%
Bicycle theft31.050.00%
Robbery21.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 166 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166124.2676.60%
Shoplifting6758.1113.56%
Public order3423.4541.67%
Anti-social behaviour2911.90-6.45%
Other theft2110.1561.54%
Criminal damage and arson167.35-11.11%
Drugs45.60-55.56%
Other crime41.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.4050.00%
Burglary31.0550.00%
Theft from the person31.05-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.0550.00%
Robbery21.05100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9494.51-7.84%
Shoplifting5932.9028.26%
Anti-social behaviour3120.6524.00%
Public order2410.8514.29%
Criminal damage and arson188.4038.46%
Other theft136.3030.00%
Drugs94.55-30.77%
Other crime83.150.00%
Theft from the person42.800.00%
Possession of weapons31.40200.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-50.00%
Burglary20.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.70100.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10285.06-12.82%
Shoplifting4635.70-28.12%
Anti-social behaviour2516.10-21.88%
Public order218.75-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson137.35-7.14%
Drugs134.55-53.57%
Other theft104.5525.00%
Theft from the person43.50300.00%
Vehicle crime41.40-33.33%
Burglary31.40-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.05-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.35-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117115.867.34%
Shoplifting6440.95-27.27%
Public order3922.4021.88%
Anti-social behaviour3213.6514.29%
Drugs2811.20154.55%
Criminal damage and arson149.80-22.22%
Other theft84.90-52.94%
Bicycle theft72.8075.00%
Vehicle crime62.45-25.00%
Other crime62.10-14.29%
Burglary42.10-55.56%
Possession of weapons31.40200.00%
Robbery21.05100.00%
Theft from the person10.70-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109118.66-16.79%
Shoplifting8838.1544.26%
Public order3230.80-25.58%
Anti-social behaviour2811.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson189.8038.46%
Other theft176.3013.33%
Drugs115.9583.33%
Burglary93.85350.00%
Vehicle crime83.15700.00%
Other crime72.8075.00%
Theft from the person62.45200.00%
Bicycle theft42.100.00%
Robbery11.40-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences131116.9154.12%
Shoplifting6145.85-23.75%
Public order4321.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour4215.05-6.67%
Other theft1514.707.14%
Criminal damage and arson135.250.00%
Drugs64.55100.00%
Possession of weapons52.100.00%
Robbery51.75400.00%
Other crime41.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.400.00%
Theft from the person21.40-50.00%
Burglary20.70-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85108.86-40.97%
Shoplifting8029.75-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour4528.004.65%
Public order4315.754.88%
Other theft1415.05-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson134.90-48.00%
Burglary94.5580.00%
Other crime83.150.00%
Possession of weapons52.80-16.67%
Theft from the person41.75-33.33%
Drugs31.40-57.14%
Vehicle crime11.05-50.00%
Robbery10.35-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144138.2613.39%
Shoplifting8550.4014.86%
Anti-social behaviour4329.7526.47%
Public order4115.05-2.38%
Criminal damage and arson2514.358.70%
Other theft198.75111.11%
Other crime86.650.00%
Drugs72.80-12.50%
Possession of weapons62.45500.00%
Theft from the person62.10-14.29%
Burglary52.10150.00%
Robbery31.75200.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.70-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127120.4112.39%
Shoplifting7444.4527.59%
Public order4225.905.00%
Anti-social behaviour3414.70-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson2311.9027.78%
Other theft98.05-65.38%
Other crime83.1514.29%
Drugs82.8060.00%
Theft from the person72.800.00%
Bicycle theft52.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.75-66.67%
Burglary21.05-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.70-75.00%
Robbery10.35-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113119.71-20.98%
Shoplifting5839.55-37.63%
Public order4020.308.11%
Anti-social behaviour3614.005.88%
Other theft2612.6062.50%
Criminal damage and arson189.1028.57%
Bicycle theft106.30-9.09%
Vehicle crime93.5028.57%
Theft from the person73.15-12.50%
Other crime72.4540.00%
Drugs52.4525.00%
Burglary51.75400.00%
Possession of weapons41.75100.00%
Robbery41.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143131.260.00%
Shoplifting9350.050.00%
Public order3732.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour3412.950.00%
Other theft1611.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.600.00%
Bicycle theft114.900.00%
Theft from the person83.850.00%
Vehicle crime72.800.00%
Other crime52.450.00%
Drugs41.750.00%
Possession of weapons21.400.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 202418
June 202413
May 202414
April 202418
March 202413
February 202413
January 202425
December 202323
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 410 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202429
July 202431
June 202425
May 202432
April 202428
March 202442
February 202445
January 202443
December 202334
November 202336
October 202334

A total of 1482 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024151
August 2024166
July 202494
June 2024102
May 2024117
April 2024109
March 2024131
February 202485
January 2024144
December 2023127
November 2023113
October 2023143

A total of 432 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202434
July 202424
June 202421
May 202439
April 202432
March 202443
February 202443
January 202441
December 202342
November 202340
October 202337

A total of 71 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 106 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20249
June 202413
May 202428
April 202411
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 55 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20249
March 20242
February 20249
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 181 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202421
July 202413
June 202410
May 20248
April 202417
March 202415
February 202414
January 202419
December 20239
November 202326
October 202316

A total of 840 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202467
July 202459
June 202446
May 202464
April 202488
March 202461
February 202480
January 202485
December 202374
November 202358
October 202393

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Genyn Road
    Total52
    Violence and sexual offences46
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total39
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs6
    Public order2
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. College Road
    Total23
    Shoplifting19
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Bridge Street
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Fays Passage
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
  • 7. Police Station
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. The Shambles
    Total18
    Shoplifting8
    Public order4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Ward Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 12. Bedford Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 13. Onslow Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Commercial Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Chapel Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Hillside Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tunsgate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Station Approach
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Castle Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 20. Mill Lane
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Park Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Friary Bridge
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Hospital
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 24. Haydon Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Sandfield Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Leapale Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bury Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 28. Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Station View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Margaret Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1