GU2 7UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU2 7UW

GU2 7UW, Guildford has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.83 per 1,000 population. This GU2 7UW 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 7UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU2 7UW, encompassing approximately 3921 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (-49.51% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

GU2 7UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Genyn Road with total crimes: 52
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 3
  • Guildford Park Avenue with total crimes: 2

GU2 7UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5216.83-49.51%
Criminal damage and arson413.26-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.02-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Public order20.51-86.67%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10335.96134.09%
Public order1526.27114.29%
Criminal damage and arson73.8340.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.79100.00%
Bicycle theft41.02300.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Shoplifting20.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4417.85120.00%
Public order711.22250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.79-28.57%
Other theft31.28200.00%
Shoplifting30.7750.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.18-35.48%
Criminal damage and arson75.10-12.50%
Public order21.79-75.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Drugs10.51-92.31%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.666.90%
Drugs137.911200.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.3233.33%
Public order82.04100.00%
Bicycle theft72.04133.33%
Other crime41.79100.00%
Vehicle crime31.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.77200.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.77-36.96%
Criminal damage and arson67.4020.00%
Public order41.53-55.56%
Shoplifting41.02-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.02200.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Other theft20.51-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4621.93130.00%
Other theft911.73350.00%
Public order92.30-18.18%
Shoplifting82.3060.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.04150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.28100.00%
Burglary11.02-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.73-61.54%
Public order115.10-21.43%
Shoplifting52.8166.67%
Burglary41.28100.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5223.7218.18%
Public order1413.26180.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.5766.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.550.00%
Vehicle crime41.0233.33%
Shoplifting31.02-40.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4419.13-2.22%
Criminal damage and arson611.22100.00%
Public order51.53-54.55%
Shoplifting51.2825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.28300.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.770.00%
Other theft20.77-71.43%
Burglary20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4522.19-23.73%
Public order1111.48175.00%
Other theft72.8175.00%
Vehicle crime41.790.00%
Shoplifting41.02100.00%
Bicycle theft31.02-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-25.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5923.210.00%
Bicycle theft815.050.00%
Other theft42.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.020.00%
Public order41.020.00%
Vehicle crime41.020.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 202410
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 545 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 2024103
July 202444
June 202420
May 202431
April 202429
March 202446
February 202420
January 202452
December 202344
November 202345
October 202359

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20249
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202415
July 20247
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20249
February 202411
January 202414
December 20235
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 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 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 202413
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU2 7UW 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. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Guildford Park Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Annandale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Sandalwood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ludlow Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Guildford Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Madrid Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stag Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1