LARKS WAY, GU21 2LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU21 2LB

LARKS WAY, GU21 2LB, Woking has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.20 per 1,000 population. This GU21 2LB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GU21 postcode area, which has experienced 327 crimes and a crime rate of 6.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GU21 2LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU21 2LB, encompassing approximately 1964 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU21 2LB area, explore the GU21 2LB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

GU21 2LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Barley Mow Lane with total crimes: 2

LARKS WAY, GU21 2LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.20300.00%
Shoplifting64.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.05-25.00%
Public order23.05-33.33%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.2360.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.07166.67%
Public order34.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.6266.67%
Public order42.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.04-57.14%
Burglary11.530.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.6275.00%
Shoplifting33.56-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.13-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.55100.00%
Public order22.04100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02100.00%
Drugs11.020.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.1416.67%
Other theft43.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.6550.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.0550.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In February 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime47.640.00%
Shoplifting42.04-33.33%
Public order22.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-77.78%
Burglary11.020.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.6912.50%
Shoplifting64.58-45.45%
Public order23.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1113.23450.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.0733.33%
Vehicle crime22.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.04-50.00%
Public order21.53-60.00%
Shoplifting21.02-50.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.730.00%
Public order53.050.00%
Shoplifting42.550.00%
Vehicle crime42.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.040.00%
Other theft11.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 202311
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20244
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU21 2LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Barley Mow Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Finch Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fosters Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hillside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Highclere Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Waterers Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Larks Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1