GU2 7LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU2 7LT

GU2 7LT, Guildford has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.46 per 1,000 population. This GU2 7LT 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 7LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU2 7LT, encompassing approximately 3366 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-48.08% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

GU2 7LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Genyn Road with total crimes: 52
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Station Approach with total crimes: 4

GU2 7LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5423.46-48.08%
Criminal damage and arson616.04-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7825.00%
Other theft31.49-40.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Public order30.89-81.25%
Other crime10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-75.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10443.66131.11%
Public order1630.89128.57%
Criminal damage and arson84.7514.29%
Other theft52.3825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.49100.00%
Bicycle theft41.19300.00%
Shoplifting21.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4521.98114.29%
Criminal damage and arson713.370.00%
Public order72.08250.00%
Other theft42.08100.00%
Shoplifting31.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-33.33%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-80.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.66-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.240.00%
Vehicle crime52.08150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.49-25.00%
Drugs20.89-86.67%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Public order20.59-77.78%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.59-85.71%
Burglary10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.060.00%
Drugs158.91400.00%
Public order94.46200.00%
Bicycle theft72.67133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.08100.00%
Other crime41.1933.33%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.52-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.9140.00%
Shoplifting42.08-50.00%
Drugs31.1950.00%
Other crime30.89200.00%
Public order30.89-70.00%
Bicycle theft30.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-66.67%
Other theft20.59-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5028.81163.16%
Other theft1014.85900.00%
Public order102.97-16.67%
Shoplifting82.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.78150.00%
Drugs21.49100.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.30-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.55-67.80%
Public order125.64-20.00%
Shoplifting63.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.78-20.00%
Burglary41.1933.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-80.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5930.5937.21%
Public order1517.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.97-16.67%
Burglary31.4950.00%
Shoplifting30.89-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4322.87-10.42%
Anti-social behaviour612.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7825.00%
Public order51.49-58.33%
Shoplifting51.4925.00%
Other theft31.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.890.00%
Burglary20.89-33.33%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-71.43%
Robbery10.59-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4828.81-22.58%
Public order1214.26200.00%
Vehicle crime73.56250.00%
Other theft62.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.78-20.00%
Shoplifting41.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-57.14%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Bicycle theft30.89-57.14%
Robbery20.890.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6228.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour718.420.00%
Bicycle theft72.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.080.00%
Public order41.490.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 202410
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 565 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 2024104
July 202445
June 202421
May 202430
April 202430
March 202450
February 202419
January 202459
December 202343
November 202348
October 202362

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 202410
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202416
July 20247
June 20242
May 20249
April 20243
March 202410
February 202412
January 202415
December 20235
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20244
March 20248
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 202415
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU2 7LT 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
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Station Approach
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Guildford Park Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Annandale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Sandalwood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. The Mount
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Wodeland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Mareschal Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ludlow Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Guildford Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Wherwell Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Madrid Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1