GU2 7YZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU2 7YZ

GU2 7YZ, Guildford has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.26 per 1,000 population. This GU2 7YZ 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 7YZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU2 7YZ, encompassing approximately 1835 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (260.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

GU2 7YZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 24
  • James Black Road with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

GU2 7YZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.26260.00%
Public order59.8166.67%
Other theft32.72200.00%
Drugs21.63100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.17-70.59%
Public order32.7250.00%
Other crime21.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.26-33.33%
Public order21.09-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.9813.33%
Other theft49.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.18200.00%
Public order31.630.00%
Bicycle theft21.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.1787.50%
Public order38.1750.00%
Robbery21.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.44-60.00%
Other theft44.360.00%
Drugs22.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Public order21.09-66.67%
Burglary11.090.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.6125.00%
Public order610.90500.00%
Other theft43.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1850.00%
Drugs21.63100.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.0860.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.72100.00%
Other theft21.09-33.33%
Drugs11.090.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Public order10.54-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%

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 offences1013.62-23.08%
Public order55.45-28.57%
Other theft32.72-25.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%
Drugs10.54-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.89-38.10%
Public order77.0840.00%
Other theft43.81-33.33%
Drugs32.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6350.00%
Possession of weapons11.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.0723.53%
Other theft611.4450.00%
Public order53.2725.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.72100.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.710.00%
Other theft49.260.00%
Public order42.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.180.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20245
July 202417
June 202417
May 202415
April 20248
March 202420
February 202416
January 202410
December 202313
November 202321
October 202317

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Public order5
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 2. James Black Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Gill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1