THE MEWS, GU1 4UU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU1 4UU

THE MEWS, GU1 4UU, Guildford has recorded a total of 216 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 95.26 per 1,000 population. This GU1 4UU 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 4UU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU1 4UU, encompassing approximately 2267 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (86) incidents (-5.49% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (46) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)

GU1 4UU 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

THE MEWS, GU1 4UU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8695.26-5.49%
Shoplifting4637.939.52%
Public order2120.2910.53%
Anti-social behaviour209.2642.86%
Criminal damage and arson138.8244.44%
Other theft105.73100.00%
Drugs74.41-36.36%
Other crime43.090.00%
Theft from the person31.76200.00%
Bicycle theft31.320.00%
Possession of weapons21.32100.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9186.44-11.65%
Shoplifting4240.13-6.67%
Public order1918.52-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour148.38-36.36%
Drugs116.17-57.69%
Criminal damage and arson94.85-30.77%
Other theft53.970.00%
Burglary32.21-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.32-75.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103119.5111.96%
Shoplifting4545.42-29.69%
Public order2819.8547.37%
Drugs2612.35333.33%
Anti-social behaviour2211.474.76%
Criminal damage and arson139.70-7.14%
Bicycle theft75.7375.00%
Other crime63.0920.00%
Other theft52.65-54.55%
Vehicle crime52.21-37.50%
Possession of weapons42.21300.00%
Burglary41.760.00%
Robbery21.76100.00%
Theft from the person10.88-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92112.02-23.33%
Shoplifting6440.5710.34%
Anti-social behaviour2128.22-40.00%
Public order199.26-47.22%
Criminal damage and arson148.3816.67%
Other theft116.17-8.33%
Vehicle crime84.85700.00%
Drugs63.5320.00%
Other crime52.6525.00%
Burglary42.21300.00%
Bicycle theft41.76300.00%
Theft from the person41.760.00%
Robbery11.76-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences120129.2166.67%
Shoplifting5852.92-3.33%
Public order3625.5824.14%
Anti-social behaviour3515.886.06%
Other theft1215.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson125.2971.43%
Drugs55.29150.00%
Robbery52.210.00%
Other crime42.21-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.76-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%
Burglary10.44-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72102.75-36.28%
Shoplifting6031.75-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour3326.46-8.33%
Public order2914.55-9.38%
Other theft912.79-10.00%
Burglary73.9716.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.09-66.67%
Possession of weapons53.0966.67%
Other crime52.21-28.57%
Theft from the person32.21-40.00%
Drugs21.32-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113136.719.71%
Shoplifting6849.8313.33%
Anti-social behaviour3629.9928.57%
Public order3215.8823.08%
Criminal damage and arson2114.1140.00%
Other theft109.26150.00%
Other crime74.4175.00%
Burglary63.09100.00%
Theft from the person52.6525.00%
Drugs52.21-16.67%
Possession of weapons32.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103114.668.42%
Shoplifting6045.4266.67%
Anti-social behaviour2826.4621.74%
Public order2612.35-21.21%
Criminal damage and arson1511.4715.38%
Drugs66.6250.00%
Other theft42.65-77.78%
Other crime41.76-20.00%
Bicycle theft41.760.00%
Theft from the person41.760.00%
Burglary31.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.32-80.00%
Robbery10.88-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95112.46-25.20%
Shoplifting3641.90-43.75%
Public order3315.8822.22%
Anti-social behaviour2314.55-8.00%
Other theft1810.1463.64%
Criminal damage and arson137.9485.71%
Vehicle crime105.73150.00%
Other crime54.410.00%
Bicycle theft42.21-55.56%
Theft from the person41.76-20.00%
Drugs41.760.00%
Possession of weapons41.76100.00%
Burglary31.760.00%
Robbery31.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127127.8944.32%
Shoplifting6456.0139.13%
Public order2728.2212.50%
Anti-social behaviour2511.91-21.88%
Other theft1111.0310.00%
Bicycle theft94.85800.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.97-53.33%
Other crime53.09150.00%
Theft from the person52.2166.67%
Drugs42.21-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.76-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.760.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88104.08-11.11%
Shoplifting4638.8112.20%
Anti-social behaviour3220.2928.00%
Public order2414.11-22.58%
Criminal damage and arson1510.580.00%
Other theft106.6211.11%
Vehicle crime54.4125.00%
Drugs52.21-16.67%
Theft from the person32.21200.00%
Other crime21.32100.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.88-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.88-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99107.61-10.00%
Shoplifting4143.6686.36%
Public order3118.0840.91%
Anti-social behaviour2513.6738.89%
Criminal damage and arson1511.0325.00%
Other theft96.62-35.71%
Possession of weapons73.97600.00%
Drugs63.09-14.29%
Vehicle crime42.65300.00%
Bicycle theft21.76-50.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other crime10.88-50.00%
Theft from the person10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11095.260.00%
Public order2248.510.00%
Shoplifting229.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour189.700.00%
Other theft147.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.170.00%
Drugs75.290.00%
Bicycle theft43.090.00%
Other crime21.760.00%
Theft from the person20.880.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 99.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202486
June 202491
May 2024103
April 202492
March 2024120
February 202472
January 2024113
December 2023103
November 202395
October 2023127
September 202388
August 202399
July 2023110

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20245
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 202310
October 20234
September 20235
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 332 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202414
May 202422
April 202421
March 202435
February 202433
January 202436
December 202328
November 202323
October 202325
September 202332
August 202325
July 202318

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202411
May 202426
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 347 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202419
May 202428
April 202419
March 202436
February 202429
January 202432
December 202326
November 202333
October 202327
September 202324
August 202331
July 202322

A total of 166 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20249
May 202413
April 202414
March 202412
February 20247
January 202421
December 202315
November 202313
October 20237
September 202315
August 202315
July 202312

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20245
May 20245
April 202411
March 202412
February 20249
January 202410
December 20234
November 202318
October 202311
September 202310
August 20239
July 202314

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232
August 20237
July 20231

A total of 652 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202446
June 202442
May 202445
April 202464
March 202458
February 202460
January 202468
December 202360
November 202336
October 202364
September 202346
August 202341
July 202322

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU1 4UU 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. Guildford (Station)
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Bedford Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 12. Friary Bridge
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Guildford Friary Bus Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Commercial Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Ludlow Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Kernal Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Leas Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. George Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Dapdune Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Onslow Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Nightclub
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Station Approach
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Guildford
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Guildford Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Upperton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1