GU1 4YP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU1 4YP

GU1 4YP, Guildford has recorded a total of 228 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 71.49 per 1,000 population. This GU1 4YP 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 4YP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU1 4YP, encompassing approximately 3189 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (60) incidents (30.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (23.08% increase)

GU1 4YP Crime Hotspots

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

  • College Road with total crimes: 25
  • Police Station with total crimes: 22
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 21

GU1 4YP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6071.49-29.41%
Shoplifting6018.8130.43%
Anti-social behaviour3218.8123.08%
Public order2110.03-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson146.5840.00%
Other theft114.390.00%
Drugs93.45-30.77%
Other crime72.820.00%
Theft from the person42.190.00%
Possession of weapons31.25200.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-50.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8570.24-10.53%
Shoplifting4626.65-28.12%
Anti-social behaviour2614.42-21.21%
Public order228.15-43.59%
Drugs136.90-45.83%
Other theft114.0822.22%
Criminal damage and arson103.4525.00%
Theft from the person43.14300.00%
Vehicle crime41.25-33.33%
Burglary21.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.63-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9594.7011.76%
Shoplifting6429.79-27.27%
Public order3920.0725.81%
Anti-social behaviour3312.2317.86%
Drugs2410.35140.00%
Other theft97.53-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson82.82-46.67%
Other crime72.5175.00%
Bicycle theft72.1975.00%
Vehicle crime62.19-33.33%
Burglary41.88-55.56%
Possession of weapons31.25200.00%
Robbery20.94100.00%
Theft from the person10.63-83.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8896.2644.26%
Violence and sexual offences8527.59-10.53%
Public order3126.65-27.91%
Anti-social behaviour289.72-36.36%
Other theft168.7823.08%
Criminal damage and arson155.0250.00%
Drugs104.70100.00%
Vehicle crime93.14800.00%
Burglary92.82350.00%
Theft from the person62.82200.00%
Bicycle theft41.880.00%
Other crime41.250.00%
Robbery11.25-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9592.1918.75%
Shoplifting6129.79-24.69%
Anti-social behaviour4419.13-2.22%
Public order4313.8026.47%
Other theft1313.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.08-16.67%
Possession of weapons53.140.00%
Drugs51.5725.00%
Robbery51.57400.00%
Other crime41.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.250.00%
Theft from the person21.25-50.00%
Burglary20.63-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8193.13-4.71%
Violence and sexual offences8025.40-18.37%
Anti-social behaviour4525.08-4.26%
Public order3414.11-8.11%
Other theft1310.66-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson124.08-36.84%
Burglary93.7680.00%
Other crime82.8214.29%
Possession of weapons52.510.00%
Theft from the person41.57-33.33%
Drugs41.25-42.86%
Vehicle crime11.25-50.00%
Robbery10.31-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98106.922.08%
Shoplifting8530.7314.86%
Anti-social behaviour4726.6530.56%
Public order3714.74-9.76%
Criminal damage and arson1911.60-5.00%
Other theft195.96171.43%
Other crime75.96-12.50%
Drugs72.1916.67%
Theft from the person62.19-14.29%
Possession of weapons51.88400.00%
Burglary51.5766.67%
Robbery31.57200.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.63-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9696.2611.63%
Shoplifting7430.1027.59%
Public order4123.2013.89%
Anti-social behaviour3612.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson2011.2911.11%
Other crime86.2733.33%
Other theft72.51-73.08%
Theft from the person72.19-12.50%
Drugs62.190.00%
Bicycle theft51.88-54.55%
Burglary31.57-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.63-66.67%
Robbery10.31-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8696.89-12.24%
Shoplifting5826.97-37.63%
Anti-social behaviour3618.195.88%
Public order3611.29-2.70%
Other theft2611.2962.50%
Criminal damage and arson188.1538.46%
Bicycle theft115.6410.00%
Theft from the person83.450.00%
Vehicle crime72.51-12.50%
Drugs62.1920.00%
Other crime61.8820.00%
Robbery41.880.00%
Burglary41.25300.00%
Possession of weapons31.2550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98103.4822.50%
Shoplifting9330.7327.40%
Public order3729.1642.31%
Anti-social behaviour3411.60-26.09%
Other theft1610.6614.29%
Criminal damage and arson135.02-40.91%
Bicycle theft104.08900.00%
Vehicle crime83.1433.33%
Theft from the person82.51166.67%
Drugs52.51-44.44%
Other crime51.5725.00%
Possession of weapons21.57-33.33%
Burglary10.63-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8092.50-6.98%
Shoplifting7325.08-9.88%
Anti-social behaviour4622.8912.20%
Public order2614.42-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson228.15-26.67%
Other theft146.90-17.65%
Drugs94.3928.57%
Vehicle crime62.8250.00%
Burglary51.8866.67%
Other crime41.57100.00%
Robbery31.25200.00%
Possession of weapons30.94-57.14%
Theft from the person30.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.94-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86100.97-9.47%
Shoplifting8126.97138.24%
Anti-social behaviour4125.4036.67%
Public order3612.8638.46%
Criminal damage and arson3011.2957.89%
Other theft179.4121.43%
Drugs75.33-36.36%
Possession of weapons72.19133.33%
Vehicle crime42.190.00%
Bicycle theft41.25-20.00%
Burglary31.250.00%
Theft from the person30.94-25.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Robbery10.63-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9576.820.00%
Shoplifting3429.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour3010.660.00%
Public order269.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson198.150.00%
Other theft145.960.00%
Drugs114.390.00%
Bicycle theft53.450.00%
Theft from the person41.570.00%
Possession of weapons31.250.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Robbery20.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20249
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238
September 20236
August 20234

A total of 478 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202432
June 202426
May 202433
April 202428
March 202444
February 202445
January 202447
December 202336
November 202336
October 202334
September 202346
August 202341
July 202330

A total of 116 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202413
May 202424
April 202410
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20239
August 20237
July 202311

A total of 1139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 87.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202460
June 202485
May 202495
April 202485
March 202495
February 202480
January 202498
December 202396
November 202386
October 202398
September 202380
August 202386
July 202395

A total of 429 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202422
May 202439
April 202431
March 202443
February 202434
January 202437
December 202341
November 202336
October 202337
September 202326
August 202336
July 202326

A total of 210 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202410
May 20248
April 202415
March 202410
February 202412
January 202419
December 202320
November 202318
October 202313
September 202322
August 202330
July 202319

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 186 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202411
May 20249
April 202416
March 202413
February 202413
January 202419
December 20237
November 202326
October 202316
September 202314
August 202317
July 202314

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238
September 20233
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 898 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202460
June 202446
May 202464
April 202488
March 202461
February 202481
January 202485
December 202374
November 202358
October 202393
September 202373
August 202381
July 202334

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20249
March 20242
February 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 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
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 202311
October 202310
September 20231
August 20234
July 20235

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. College Road
    Total25
    Shoplifting22
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total21
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Ward Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. The Shambles
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Guildford (Station)
    Total10
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Bedford Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Park Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chertsey Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Mill Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Friary Bridge
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Guildford Friary Bus Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. The Bars
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Tunsgate
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Commercial Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Sandfield Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Millbrook
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Leas Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. York Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Stoke Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. George Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Artillery Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Martyr Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Pannells Court
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1