LINKWAY, GU2 8HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU2 8HL

LINKWAY, GU2 8HL, Guildford has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.43 per 1,000 population. This GU2 8HL 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 8HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU2 8HL, encompassing approximately 3869 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

GU2 8HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Midleton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Deacon Field with total crimes: 2
  • Park Barn East with total crimes: 2

LINKWAY, GU2 8HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.4360.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.0720.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.55200.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Public order10.26-87.50%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order85.69300.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.07-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour51.2925.00%
Vehicle crime21.29-60.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.5654.55%
Vehicle crime54.39400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.29-33.33%
Other theft31.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4657.14%
Anti-social behaviour62.840.00%
Other theft21.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-60.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-80.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.01-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.550.00%
Vehicle crime51.29400.00%
Shoplifting31.2950.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Other theft10.520.00%
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 offences95.94-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour42.330.00%
Public order31.03200.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In March 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 offences176.98112.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.39-63.64%
Other theft21.030.00%
Public order10.520.00%
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 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.4683.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.8460.00%
Robbery12.070.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
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 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.39-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences51.55-54.55%
Other theft21.290.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.53-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour112.8410.00%
Shoplifting32.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.5344.44%
Anti-social behaviour103.3666.67%
Shoplifting42.58100.00%
Public order21.03-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%
Drugs10.520.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.330.00%
Public order61.550.00%
Other theft41.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

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 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 202411
January 20246
December 202311
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202417
June 202411
May 20247
April 20249
March 202417
February 20248
January 20245
December 202311
November 202313
October 20239

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 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
December 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20234

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
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 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

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 8HL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Midleton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Deacon Field
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Park Barn East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Derby Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Eastway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Cathedral View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Beech Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Foxburrows Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Fairfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Woodbridge Hill Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Firsway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Hillspur Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cobbett Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1