GU2 7UN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU2 7UN

GU2 7UN, Guildford has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.48 per 1,000 population. This GU2 7UN 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 7UN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU2 7UN, encompassing approximately 2917 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

GU2 7UN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Ashenden Road with total crimes: 4

GU2 7UN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.48109.09%
Public order147.88180.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.80300.00%
Shoplifting31.370.00%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Other crime20.69-33.33%
Drugs20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.57-65.62%
Public order53.7766.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.71100.00%
Other crime31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-66.67%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.0860.00%
Public order310.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Other theft20.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.030.00%
Other theft46.86300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37-25.00%
Public order31.03-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.3733.33%
Robbery46.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37-20.00%
Public order41.37-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.370.00%
Other theft11.37-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.68-46.43%
Anti-social behaviour55.14150.00%
Public order51.71-28.57%
Shoplifting51.71400.00%
Drugs21.71100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.8040.00%
Public order79.60250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4066.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.6853.85%
Criminal damage and arson36.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.030.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Public order20.69-66.67%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Robbery10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.60-18.75%
Public order64.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.06200.00%
Other theft31.03-50.00%
Burglary11.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.74-48.39%
Public order85.4833.33%
Other theft62.7450.00%
Vehicle crime42.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.37300.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.1463.16%
Public order610.6320.00%
Other crime42.060.00%
Other theft41.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-60.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.510.00%
Public order51.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
July 202432
June 202420
May 202420
April 202415
March 202428
February 202420
January 202413
December 202316
November 202331
October 202319

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20234

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
December 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
February 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Public order5
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Public order5
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Ashenden Road
    Total4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Greville Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Southway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Chapelhouse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Derby Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Gill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cathedral View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Beech Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Foxburrows Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Cobbett Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1