GU2 7XU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU2 7XU

GU2 7XU, Guildford has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.15 per 1,000 population. This GU2 7XU 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 7XU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU2 7XU, encompassing approximately 2128 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

GU2 7XU 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 7XU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.15300.00%
Public order149.40133.33%
Other theft36.58200.00%
Drugs31.41200.00%
Shoplifting31.410.00%
Other crime11.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order68.93100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.82-77.27%
Other crime32.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.6329.41%
Public order310.34-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41-50.00%
Other theft10.94-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.47-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.3321.43%
Anti-social behaviour47.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.88300.00%
Other theft41.88300.00%
Public order41.880.00%
Bicycle theft21.88100.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.1640.00%
Public order46.580.00%
Robbery31.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Other theft10.47-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.51-56.52%
Other theft54.7066.67%
Shoplifting52.35400.00%
Public order42.35-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.880.00%
Drugs21.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.2721.05%
Public order610.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.82100.00%
Other theft31.8850.00%
Drugs21.41100.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.4590.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.93100.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Public order20.94-60.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Other theft20.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-33.33%
Drugs10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.28-16.67%
Public order54.70-37.50%
Other theft42.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.41-66.67%
Drugs10.47-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.80-50.00%
Other theft85.6460.00%
Public order83.7660.00%
Drugs33.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.41200.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.339.09%
Other theft511.2866.67%
Public order52.3525.00%
Bicycle theft12.350.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.390.00%
Public order410.340.00%
Other theft31.880.00%
Drugs21.410.00%
Theft from the person20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20245
July 202422
June 202417
May 202414
April 202410
March 202423
February 202419
January 202410
December 202312
November 202324
October 202322

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU2 7XU 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. James Black Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Gill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1