GU2 7HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU2 7HJ

GU2 7HJ, Guildford has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.59 per 1,000 population. This GU2 7HJ 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 7HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU2 7HJ, encompassing approximately 2373 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU2 7HJ area, explore the GU2 7HJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GU2 7HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 24
  • Rickyard with total crimes: 7
  • Pond Meadow with total crimes: 2

GU2 7HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.59250.00%
Public order88.85166.67%
Other theft23.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.00-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour42.53300.00%
Public order31.69200.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.4313.33%
Criminal damage and arson17.16-50.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.80-21.05%
Other theft46.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.69100.00%
Public order20.84-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.1746.15%
Public order78.00250.00%
Other crime32.9550.00%
Theft from the person21.260.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.37-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour35.48200.00%
Drugs21.26100.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Public order20.84-75.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.4315.79%
Public order89.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.370.00%
Other theft21.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.6446.15%
Criminal damage and arson38.0050.00%
Other theft31.260.00%
Public order21.26-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-33.33%
Burglary10.840.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.11-38.10%
Public order55.48-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26-33.33%
Drugs10.840.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.740.00%
Public order78.8540.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.950.00%
Other theft21.26-33.33%
Drugs10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.9010.53%
Public order58.8525.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.11-25.00%
Other theft31.26-40.00%
Burglary11.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.170.00%
Other theft58.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.110.00%
Public order41.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.690.00%
Drugs11.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20246
July 202417
June 202415
May 202419
April 202413
March 202422
February 202419
January 202413
December 202321
November 202321
October 202319

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20248
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Public order5
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Rickyard
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Pond Meadow
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Homestall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blackwell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Little Platt
    Total1
    Public order1