BALFOUR AVENUE, GU22 9NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU22 9NJ

BALFOUR AVENUE, GU22 9NJ, Woking has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.70 per 1,000 population. This GU22 9NJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GU22 postcode area, which has experienced 176 crimes and a crime rate of 4.81 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GU22 9NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU22 9NJ, encompassing approximately 2555 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GU22 9NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow View with total crimes: 4
  • Liquorice Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Westfield Way with total crimes: 1

BALFOUR AVENUE, GU22 9NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.70-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour31.96-25.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.22120.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.300.00%
Shoplifting41.570.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.26-50.00%
Shoplifting41.96-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.570.00%
Public order21.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.13-23.08%
Shoplifting53.91-66.67%
Public order41.9633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1516.057.14%
Violence and sexual offences135.8730.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.570.00%
Public order31.17200.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.1375.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.4825.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.9150.00%
Other theft11.17-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.220.00%
Shoplifting83.13-38.46%
Other theft23.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1316.44225.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.09-42.86%
Public order63.1320.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.35-20.00%
Other theft41.570.00%
Other crime31.570.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-75.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.4866.67%
Public order51.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.960.00%
Shoplifting41.57100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.22-36.36%
Public order52.74400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.96-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.17100.00%
Other theft20.78-33.33%
Shoplifting20.78100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.18-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour74.30-68.18%
Other theft32.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Shoplifting10.39-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2219.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences148.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.480.00%
Vehicle crime21.960.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 202322

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202411
June 20245
May 202410
April 202413
March 202410
February 20248
January 20248
December 202314
November 20237
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 202415
March 202414
February 20248
January 202413
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU22 9NJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Meadow View
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Liquorice Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Westfield Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Hoad Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Balfour Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Cricketer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Newlands Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Westfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1