GU1 4UT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU1 4UT

GU1 4UT, Guildford has recorded a total of 244 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 172.30 per 1,000 population. This GU1 4UT 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 4UT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU1 4UT, encompassing approximately 1416 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (91) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (54) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)

GU1 4UT 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 4UT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences91172.300.00%
Shoplifting5464.2620.00%
Anti-social behaviour2438.1326.32%
Public order2216.9515.79%
Criminal damage and arson1615.5433.33%
Other theft1211.3033.33%
Drugs98.47-25.00%
Other crime66.360.00%
Theft from the person34.240.00%
Possession of weapons22.12100.00%
Bicycle theft21.41100.00%
Vehicle crime11.41-66.67%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

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 offences91153.23-12.50%
Shoplifting4564.26-10.00%
Public order1931.78-40.62%
Anti-social behaviour1913.42-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson1213.429.09%
Drugs128.47-55.56%
Other theft98.4712.50%
Theft from the person36.36200.00%
Vehicle crime32.12-40.00%
Burglary22.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.41-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.71-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104201.967.22%
Shoplifting5073.44-28.57%
Public order3235.3139.13%
Drugs2722.60145.45%
Anti-social behaviour2619.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson1118.36-21.43%
Other theft87.77-38.46%
Bicycle theft75.6575.00%
Other crime64.94-14.29%
Vehicle crime54.24-28.57%
Burglary43.53-42.86%
Possession of weapons32.82200.00%
Robbery22.12100.00%
Theft from the person11.41-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97201.96-23.02%
Shoplifting7068.5012.90%
Anti-social behaviour2649.43-25.71%
Public order2318.36-45.24%
Criminal damage and arson1416.2416.67%
Other theft139.8918.18%
Drugs119.1883.33%
Burglary77.77133.33%
Vehicle crime74.94600.00%
Other crime74.9475.00%
Theft from the person54.94400.00%
Bicycle theft43.53300.00%
Robbery12.82-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.71-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126220.3270.27%
Shoplifting6288.97-8.82%
Public order4243.7816.67%
Anti-social behaviour3529.66-10.26%
Criminal damage and arson1224.7271.43%
Other theft118.4710.00%
Drugs67.77200.00%
Robbery54.240.00%
Other crime43.53-42.86%
Possession of weapons32.82-40.00%
Burglary32.12-62.50%
Vehicle crime12.120.00%
Theft from the person10.71-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74183.60-42.64%
Shoplifting6852.25-13.92%
Anti-social behaviour3948.020.00%
Public order3627.549.09%
Other theft1025.42-37.50%
Burglary87.0633.33%
Other crime75.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.94-65.00%
Possession of weapons54.9425.00%
Theft from the person33.53-40.00%
Drugs22.12-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129245.7414.16%
Shoplifting7991.0925.40%
Anti-social behaviour3955.7921.88%
Public order3327.54-5.71%
Criminal damage and arson2023.3017.65%
Other theft1614.12166.67%
Other crime711.300.00%
Burglary64.94100.00%
Drugs64.24-25.00%
Theft from the person54.2425.00%
Possession of weapons43.530.00%
Vehicle crime22.82-33.33%
Robbery11.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.71-75.00%

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 offences113209.0210.78%
Shoplifting6379.7934.04%
Public order3544.49-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour3224.726.67%
Criminal damage and arson1722.606.25%
Drugs812.0060.00%
Other crime75.6516.67%
Other theft64.94-73.91%
Bicycle theft44.24-50.00%
Theft from the person42.82-20.00%
Burglary32.82-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.12-66.67%
Robbery12.12-66.67%

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 offences102211.84-23.88%
Shoplifting4772.03-35.62%
Public order3833.1926.67%
Anti-social behaviour3026.837.14%
Other theft2321.1891.67%
Criminal damage and arson1616.2445.45%
Vehicle crime911.30125.00%
Bicycle theft86.36-11.11%
Other crime65.650.00%
Theft from the person54.240.00%
Drugs53.5325.00%
Burglary53.53400.00%
Possession of weapons33.5350.00%
Robbery32.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134225.2645.65%
Shoplifting7394.6237.74%
Public order3051.5530.43%
Anti-social behaviour2821.18-24.32%
Other theft1219.77-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson118.47-42.11%
Bicycle theft97.770.00%
Other crime66.36100.00%
Theft from the person54.2466.67%
Drugs43.53-42.86%
Vehicle crime42.82-20.00%
Possession of weapons22.820.00%
Burglary11.41-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92185.72-13.21%
Shoplifting5364.97-7.02%
Anti-social behaviour3737.4315.62%
Public order2326.13-30.30%
Criminal damage and arson1916.245.56%
Other theft1413.4255.56%
Drugs79.8940.00%
Vehicle crime54.940.00%
Other crime33.53200.00%
Burglary32.120.00%
Theft from the person32.12200.00%
Robbery22.12100.00%
Possession of weapons21.41-71.43%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106199.13-4.50%
Shoplifting5774.85111.11%
Public order3340.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour3223.3060.00%
Criminal damage and arson1822.6012.50%
Other theft912.71-43.75%
Possession of weapons76.36600.00%
Drugs54.94-44.44%
Vehicle crime53.53400.00%
Bicycle theft43.530.00%
Burglary32.820.00%
Other crime12.12-50.00%
Theft from the person10.71-66.67%
Robbery10.710.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences111164.530.00%
Shoplifting2778.380.00%
Public order2219.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour2015.540.00%
Other theft1614.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson1611.300.00%
Drugs911.300.00%
Bicycle theft46.360.00%
Theft from the person32.820.00%
Other crime22.120.00%
Robbery11.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

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 20233
November 20239
October 20234
September 20235
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 387 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202419
May 202426
April 202426
March 202435
February 202439
January 202439
December 202332
November 202330
October 202328
September 202337
August 202332
July 202320

A total of 111 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202412
May 202427
April 202411
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237
August 20235
July 20239

A total of 1370 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 105.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202491
June 202491
May 2024104
April 202497
March 2024126
February 202474
January 2024129
December 2023113
November 2023102
October 2023134
September 202392
August 2023106
July 2023111

A total of 388 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202419
May 202432
April 202423
March 202442
February 202436
January 202433
December 202335
November 202338
October 202330
September 202323
August 202333
July 202322

A total of 189 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202412
May 202411
April 202414
March 202412
February 20247
January 202420
December 202317
November 202316
October 202311
September 202319
August 202318
July 202316

A total of 62 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 159 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20249
May 20248
April 202413
March 202411
February 202410
January 202416
December 20236
November 202323
October 202312
September 202314
August 20239
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 748 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.54 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 202373
September 202353
August 202357
July 202327

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20248
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 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 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 20234
July 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU1 4UT 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. Millbrook
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Millmead Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Leas Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Millmead
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Mareschal Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Onslow Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Nightclub
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Station Approach
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Guildford
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Guildford Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1