VERNON WAY, GU2 8DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU2 8DE

VERNON WAY, GU2 8DE, Guildford has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.90 per 1,000 population. This GU2 8DE 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 8DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU2 8DE, encompassing approximately 3898 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU2 8DE area, explore the GU2 8DE 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 (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GU2 8DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Midleton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Park Barn Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Cabell Road with total crimes: 3

VERNON WAY, GU2 8DE 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.9066.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.5640.00%
Other crime21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order86.16300.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.05-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.540.00%
Vehicle crime31.28-40.00%
Other theft10.77-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.2638.46%
Anti-social behaviour54.62-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.28400.00%
Other theft31.2850.00%
Possession of weapons30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Public order20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.4444.44%
Anti-social behaviour63.3320.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.54-40.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-83.33%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.210.00%
Vehicle crime62.31500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5425.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.280.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.310.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.1880.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.62-60.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.6742.86%
Violence and sexual offences102.5642.86%
Robbery12.560.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.39-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences71.80-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.80100.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.72-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour123.089.09%
Shoplifting33.08-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.7230.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.3357.14%
Shoplifting42.82100.00%
Public order21.03-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.560.00%
Public order61.800.00%
Other theft41.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 202410
January 20247
December 202312
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202418
June 202413
May 20249
April 20249
March 202418
February 202410
January 20247
December 202312
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Midleton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Park Barn Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Cabell Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Park Barn East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Derby Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Eastway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Cathedral View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Foxburrows Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Fairfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Hannah Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Firsway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hillspur Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cobbett Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1