GU21 2QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU21 2QS

GU21 2QS, Woking has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.42 per 1,000 population. This GU21 2QS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GU21 postcode area, which has experienced 399 crimes and a crime rate of 7.88 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GU21 2QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU21 2QS, encompassing approximately 4115 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

GU21 2QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alexandra Gardens with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Cubitt Way with total crimes: 4

GU21 2QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.42-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour84.6233.33%
Shoplifting81.9460.00%
Public order51.94-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.21-40.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.82-11.11%
Other theft85.8360.00%
Public order81.94300.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.46150.00%
Shoplifting51.2125.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.18-34.15%
Other theft56.560.00%
Shoplifting41.21-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.97-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97100.00%
Public order20.49-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4117.7495.24%
Anti-social behaviour109.96233.33%
Public order72.4340.00%
Other theft51.70-28.57%
Shoplifting51.210.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.21-34.38%
Other theft75.1040.00%
Public order51.7025.00%
Shoplifting51.21-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.64190.91%
Shoplifting67.7850.00%
Other theft51.4666.67%
Public order41.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-50.00%
Other crime10.49-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.50-70.27%
Other crime52.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2133.33%
Shoplifting40.97-42.86%
Other theft30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Public order20.49-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.0915.62%
Shoplifting78.99-36.36%
Public order51.7025.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-62.50%
Burglary10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.0414.29%
Shoplifting117.78266.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.67166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.94100.00%
Public order40.97-20.00%
Other theft30.97200.00%
Vehicle crime30.73200.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.18-12.50%
Public order56.80-44.44%
Shoplifting31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Other crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.0752.38%
Anti-social behaviour97.78-18.18%
Public order92.19200.00%
Vehicle crime42.1933.33%
Shoplifting30.97-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7350.00%
Other theft20.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.42-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour115.10120.00%
Shoplifting52.67400.00%
Vehicle crime31.21200.00%
Public order30.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Other crime20.490.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.320.00%
Public order41.210.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202424
June 202427
May 202441
April 202421
March 202432
February 202411
January 202437
December 202332
November 202328
October 202332
September 202321
August 202326

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 202410
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20239
September 202311
August 20235

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20247
December 202311
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235
August 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
August 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20245
November 20231
September 20232
August 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Alexandra Gardens
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Cubitt Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order3
    Drugs1
  • 5. Alanbrooke Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Englefield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Broadway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Barton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Hazelwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Queenswood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lauriston Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Springfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Redding Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cavell Way
    Total1
    Drugs1