GU2 8BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU2 8BP

GU2 8BP, Guildford has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.43 per 1,000 population. This GU2 8BP 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 8BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU2 8BP, encompassing approximately 2956 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GU2 8BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Barn Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Northway with total crimes: 3
  • Waggon Close with total crimes: 2

GU2 8BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.71500.00%
Public order12.030.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.04-40.00%
Vehicle crime12.03-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.7842.86%
Anti-social behaviour33.38200.00%
Vehicle crime31.01200.00%
Burglary31.01200.00%
Other theft11.01-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.09-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson32.3750.00%
Public order21.01-33.33%
Other theft20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.440.00%
Public order33.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-33.33%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.43-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson33.04200.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.7557.14%
Anti-social behaviour23.72100.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In February 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 offences73.0475.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.370.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.7320.00%
Vehicle crime22.03100.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.75-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Shoplifting20.68100.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Public order10.68-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.750.00%
Public order42.37300.00%
Other theft21.35100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Public order10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202410
June 20247
May 20249
April 20249
March 202411
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 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 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 8BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park Barn Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Northway
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Waggon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Firsway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hillspur Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cater Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rye Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ferndale
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Hereford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Pennings Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Peterborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shepherd'S Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Rydes Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Scott Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1