HILLVIEW CRESCENT, GU2 8BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU2 8BG

HILLVIEW CRESCENT, GU2 8BG, Guildford has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.31 per 1,000 population. This GU2 8BG 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 8BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU2 8BG, encompassing approximately 3766 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU2 8BG area, explore the GU2 8BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GU2 8BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northway with total crimes: 3
  • Bridgehill Close with total crimes: 2
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 1

HILLVIEW CRESCENT, GU2 8BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.31400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.66-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.98100.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.53-80.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3711.11%
Vehicle crime52.66400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-62.50%
Burglary30.800.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.12-33.33%
Public order31.0650.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.97300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.12500.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.59-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.59300.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Shoplifting20.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3114.29%
Public order32.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.92-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour11.86-88.89%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.6480.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.120.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.04-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour52.12-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.330.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.7083.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.92-18.18%
Vehicle crime22.390.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.901000.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.92-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.59100.00%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Public order10.53-80.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences105.840.00%
Public order52.660.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
April 20242
March 20241
February 20249
January 20245
December 20239
November 202311
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 202410
June 20249
May 20246
April 20248
March 20247
February 20248
January 20248
December 202311
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU2 8BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Northway
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bridgehill Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hannah Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Firsway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hillspur Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cater Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hereford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Pennings Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Peterborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shepherd'S Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Kings Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rydes Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Emmanuel Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Shepherd'S Hill
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Galvins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Scott Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1