GU1 4UP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU1 4UP

GU1 4UP, Guildford has recorded a total of 240 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 123.43 per 1,000 population. This GU1 4UP 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 4UP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU1 4UP, encompassing approximately 1944 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (89) incidents (-2.20% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (54) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (33.33% increase)

GU1 4UP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Genyn Road with total crimes: 44
  • College Road with total crimes: 25
  • Police Station with total crimes: 22

GU1 4UP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89123.43-2.20%
Shoplifting5445.7720.00%
Anti-social behaviour2427.7733.33%
Public order2212.3422.22%
Criminal damage and arson1511.3150.00%
Other theft127.7150.00%
Drugs96.17-25.00%
Other crime54.630.00%
Theft from the person32.570.00%
Possession of weapons21.54100.00%
Bicycle theft21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-66.67%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences91109.03-11.65%
Shoplifting4546.80-10.00%
Public order1823.14-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour189.26-28.00%
Drugs129.26-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson106.17-9.09%
Other theft85.1414.29%
Theft from the person34.11200.00%
Vehicle crime31.54-40.00%
Burglary21.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.03-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.51-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103145.548.42%
Shoplifting5052.97-28.57%
Public order3225.7139.13%
Drugs2716.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour2513.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson1112.86-21.43%
Other theft75.66-46.15%
Bicycle theft73.6075.00%
Other crime63.60-14.29%
Vehicle crime53.09-28.57%
Burglary42.57-42.86%
Possession of weapons32.06200.00%
Robbery21.54100.00%
Theft from the person11.03-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95144.52-24.00%
Shoplifting7048.8612.90%
Anti-social behaviour2536.00-28.57%
Public order2312.86-43.90%
Criminal damage and arson1411.837.69%
Other theft137.2018.18%
Drugs96.6950.00%
Burglary74.63133.33%
Vehicle crime73.60600.00%
Other crime73.6075.00%
Theft from the person53.60400.00%
Bicycle theft42.57300.00%
Robbery12.06-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.51-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125159.9464.47%
Shoplifting6264.29-8.82%
Public order4131.8917.14%
Anti-social behaviour3521.09-10.26%
Criminal damage and arson1318.0062.50%
Other theft116.6910.00%
Drugs65.66200.00%
Robbery53.090.00%
Other crime42.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons32.06-40.00%
Burglary31.54-57.14%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%
Theft from the person10.51-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76133.72-40.62%
Shoplifting6839.09-13.92%
Anti-social behaviour3934.972.63%
Public order3520.066.06%
Other theft1018.00-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson85.14-60.00%
Burglary74.1116.67%
Other crime63.60-14.29%
Possession of weapons53.0925.00%
Theft from the person32.57-40.00%
Drugs21.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.03-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128177.9413.27%
Shoplifting7965.8325.40%
Anti-social behaviour3840.6318.75%
Public order3319.54-5.71%
Criminal damage and arson2016.9717.65%
Other theft1610.29166.67%
Other crime78.230.00%
Burglary63.60100.00%
Drugs63.09-25.00%
Theft from the person53.0925.00%
Possession of weapons42.570.00%
Vehicle crime22.060.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.51-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113151.7210.78%
Shoplifting6358.1134.04%
Public order3532.40-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour3218.0010.34%
Criminal damage and arson1716.466.25%
Drugs88.7460.00%
Other crime74.1116.67%
Other theft63.60-72.73%
Bicycle theft43.09-50.00%
Theft from the person42.06-20.00%
Burglary32.06-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.54-77.78%
Robbery11.03-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102153.26-23.88%
Shoplifting4752.46-34.72%
Public order3824.1726.67%
Anti-social behaviour2919.543.57%
Other theft2214.9183.33%
Criminal damage and arson1611.3160.00%
Vehicle crime98.2380.00%
Bicycle theft84.63-11.11%
Other crime64.110.00%
Theft from the person53.090.00%
Drugs52.5725.00%
Burglary52.57400.00%
Possession of weapons32.5750.00%
Robbery31.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134163.5444.09%
Shoplifting7268.9138.46%
Public order3037.0330.43%
Anti-social behaviour2815.43-22.22%
Other theft1214.40-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson106.17-47.37%
Bicycle theft95.140.00%
Other crime64.63100.00%
Vehicle crime53.090.00%
Theft from the person52.5766.67%
Drugs42.57-42.86%
Possession of weapons22.060.00%
Burglary11.03-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93134.23-9.71%
Shoplifting5247.83-8.77%
Anti-social behaviour3626.7416.13%
Public order2318.51-32.35%
Criminal damage and arson1911.835.56%
Other theft139.7762.50%
Drugs76.6940.00%
Vehicle crime53.600.00%
Other crime32.57200.00%
Burglary31.540.00%
Theft from the person31.54200.00%
Robbery21.54100.00%
Possession of weapons21.03-71.43%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103142.46-6.36%
Shoplifting5752.97119.23%
Public order3429.3161.90%
Anti-social behaviour3117.4955.00%
Criminal damage and arson1815.9412.50%
Other theft89.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons74.11600.00%
Drugs53.60-37.50%
Vehicle crime52.57400.00%
Burglary32.570.00%
Bicycle theft31.54-25.00%
Other crime11.54-50.00%
Theft from the person10.51-66.67%
Robbery10.510.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences110117.770.00%
Shoplifting2656.570.00%
Public order2113.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour2010.800.00%
Other theft1610.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson168.230.00%
Drugs88.230.00%
Bicycle theft44.110.00%
Theft from the person32.060.00%
Other crime21.540.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20239
October 20235
September 20235
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 380 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202418
May 202425
April 202425
March 202435
February 202439
January 202438
December 202332
November 202329
October 202328
September 202336
August 202331
July 202320

A total of 108 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202412
May 202427
April 20249
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 1362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 104.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202489
June 202491
May 2024103
April 202495
March 2024125
February 202476
January 2024128
December 2023113
November 2023102
October 2023134
September 202393
August 2023103
July 2023110

A total of 385 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202418
May 202432
April 202423
March 202441
February 202435
January 202433
December 202335
November 202338
October 202330
September 202323
August 202334
July 202321

A total of 187 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202410
May 202411
April 202414
March 202413
February 20248
January 202420
December 202317
November 202316
October 202310
September 202319
August 202318
July 202316

A total of 60 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 154 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20248
May 20247
April 202413
March 202411
February 202410
January 202416
December 20236
November 202322
October 202312
September 202313
August 20238
July 202316

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20237
July 20231

A total of 745 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202454
June 202445
May 202450
April 202470
March 202462
February 202468
January 202479
December 202363
November 202347
October 202372
September 202352
August 202357
July 202326

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20238
October 20239
August 20233
July 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Genyn Road
    Total44
    Violence and sexual offences33
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. College Road
    Total25
    Shoplifting22
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total20
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Bridge Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Fays Passage
    Total12
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Shambles
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Guildford (Station)
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Bedford Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 13. Park Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mill Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Friary Bridge
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Guildford Friary Bus Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mount Pleasant
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Commercial Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Ludlow Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Leas Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Millmead
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Mareschal Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Onslow Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Nightclub
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Station Approach
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Guildford
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Guildford Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Upperton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Wherwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1