DEVONSHIRE AVENUE, GU21 5QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU21 5QW

DEVONSHIRE AVENUE, GU21 5QW, Woking has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.39 per 1,000 population. This GU21 5QW 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 5QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU21 5QW, encompassing approximately 2300 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU21 5QW area, explore the GU21 5QW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the GU21 5QW area, visit the GU21 5QW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

GU21 5QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodham Waye with total crimes: 3
  • Devonshire Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Bunyard Drive with total crimes: 2

DEVONSHIRE AVENUE, GU21 5QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.39-33.33%
Other theft42.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.74100.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Public order10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.13200.00%
Vehicle crime33.9150.00%
Drugs21.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-80.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.96150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.17-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.9666.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.170.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-71.43%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.5275.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.0450.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.74-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Public order10.87-66.67%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.1712.50%
Other theft53.91400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.17100.00%
Public order31.74200.00%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.48-75.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%
Public order10.43-83.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.87300.00%
Public order63.48500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.61-33.33%
Burglary21.740.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.61100.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.6520.00%
Other theft22.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-85.71%
Drugs10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-83.33%
Public order10.43-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.610.00%
Public order32.170.00%
Possession of weapons21.300.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20249
February 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU21 5QW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Woodham Waye
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Devonshire Avenue
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bunyard Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Henslow Way
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 5. Blackmore Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. River Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Albert Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. St Lukes Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Hennessy Court
    Total1
    Other theft1