GU2 7ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU2 7ER

GU2 7ER, Guildford has recorded a total of 253 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 80.33 per 1,000 population. This GU2 7ER crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GU2 postcode area, which has experienced 294 crimes and a crime rate of 8.09 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GU2 7ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU2 7ER, encompassing approximately 3149 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU2 7ER area, explore the GU2 7ER Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the GU2 7ER area, visit the GU2 7ER House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (135) incidents (-14.01% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)

GU2 7ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Genyn Road with total crimes: 52
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 37
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 23

GU2 7ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13580.33-14.01%
Shoplifting2842.86-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour258.8925.00%
Public order257.94-13.79%
Criminal damage and arson137.94-18.75%
Other theft74.13-53.33%
Drugs62.2250.00%
Other crime41.90100.00%
Burglary41.27100.00%
Bicycle theft31.27-25.00%
Theft from the person10.95-66.67%
Robbery10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15792.7180.46%
Shoplifting3649.8556.52%
Public order2911.4361.11%
Anti-social behaviour209.21-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson166.3514.29%
Other theft155.0850.00%
Drugs44.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.27100.00%
Theft from the person31.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Other crime20.63-50.00%
Robbery20.63100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8762.231.16%
Anti-social behaviour2327.6243.75%
Shoplifting237.30-4.17%
Public order187.3020.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.7140.00%
Other theft104.44100.00%
Drugs83.17-27.27%
Other crime42.540.00%
Theft from the person31.27200.00%
Bicycle theft20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-75.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8655.56-12.24%
Shoplifting2427.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour167.62-27.27%
Public order155.08-42.31%
Drugs114.76-57.69%
Criminal damage and arson103.49-9.09%
Other theft53.17-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.59-20.00%
Possession of weapons11.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-85.71%
Burglary10.32-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9874.617.69%
Drugs2631.11225.00%
Public order268.2544.44%
Anti-social behaviour228.2510.00%
Shoplifting186.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.71-21.43%
Bicycle theft73.4975.00%
Other theft62.22-40.00%
Other crime61.900.00%
Vehicle crime51.900.00%
Burglary41.59-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.27200.00%
Robbery20.95100.00%
Theft from the person10.63-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9170.48-24.79%
Shoplifting3628.899.09%
Anti-social behaviour2011.43-39.39%
Public order186.35-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson145.7116.67%
Other theft104.44-23.08%
Drugs83.1733.33%
Other crime62.5450.00%
Burglary51.90400.00%
Vehicle crime51.590.00%
Bicycle theft41.59300.00%
Theft from the person31.270.00%
Robbery10.95-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12185.7275.36%
Public order3838.4231.03%
Anti-social behaviour3312.063.12%
Shoplifting3310.48-21.43%
Other theft1310.4844.44%
Criminal damage and arson124.13100.00%
Drugs63.81200.00%
Robbery51.900.00%
Other crime41.59-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.27-40.00%
Burglary10.95-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6966.36-41.03%
Shoplifting4221.9135.48%
Anti-social behaviour3213.336.67%
Public order2910.163.57%
Other theft99.21-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.86-71.43%
Burglary61.9050.00%
Possession of weapons51.9025.00%
Other crime51.590.00%
Theft from the person31.59-40.00%
Drugs20.95-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11783.8210.38%
Shoplifting3137.1529.17%
Anti-social behaviour309.843.45%
Public order289.523.70%
Criminal damage and arson218.8940.00%
Other theft106.6742.86%
Other crime53.1725.00%
Theft from the person51.5925.00%
Drugs51.59-37.50%
Burglary41.59100.00%
Possession of weapons41.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-33.33%
Robbery10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10674.2911.58%
Anti-social behaviour2933.6545.00%
Public order279.21-12.90%
Shoplifting248.57-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson157.620.00%
Drugs84.76100.00%
Other theft72.54-56.25%
Other crime42.220.00%
Bicycle theft41.270.00%
Theft from the person41.2733.33%
Vehicle crime31.27-62.50%
Burglary20.95-60.00%
Robbery10.63-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9576.52-24.00%
Public order3130.1629.17%
Shoplifting309.8476.47%
Anti-social behaviour209.52-4.76%
Other theft166.3560.00%
Criminal damage and arson155.0887.50%
Vehicle crime84.76100.00%
Burglary52.540.00%
Bicycle theft41.59-50.00%
Drugs41.270.00%
Other crime41.2733.33%
Theft from the person31.27-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.9550.00%
Robbery30.950.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12573.340.00%
Public order2439.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour217.620.00%
Shoplifting176.670.00%
Other theft105.400.00%
Bicycle theft83.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.540.00%
Theft from the person52.540.00%
Drugs41.590.00%
Vehicle crime41.270.00%
Other crime31.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 291 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202420
July 202423
June 202416
May 202422
April 202420
March 202433
February 202432
January 202430
December 202329
November 202320
October 202321

A total of 155 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202414
June 202410
May 202411
April 202414
March 202412
February 20246
January 202421
December 202315
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 1287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 107.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024135
August 2024157
July 202487
June 202486
May 202498
April 202491
March 2024121
February 202469
January 2024117
December 2023106
November 202395
October 2023125

A total of 308 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202429
July 202418
June 202415
May 202426
April 202418
March 202438
February 202429
January 202428
December 202327
November 202331
October 202324

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20248
June 202411
May 202426
April 20248
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 202410
June 20245
May 20246
April 202410
March 202413
February 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 342 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202436
July 202423
June 202424
May 202418
April 202436
March 202433
February 202442
January 202431
December 202324
November 202330
October 202317

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU2 7ER postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Genyn Road
    Total52
    Violence and sexual offences46
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total37
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Drugs6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Bridge Street
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Fays Passage
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
  • 5. Police Station
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bedford Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 9. Onslow Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Commercial Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Hillside Mews
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Station Approach
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Park Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Friary Bridge
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Hospital
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 17. Guildford Park Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Annandale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Bury Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Sandalwood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Station View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Margaret Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Wodeland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Mareschal Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Nightclub
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Guildford Friary Bus Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Ludlow Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Guildford Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1