GU2 8JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU2 8JZ

GU2 8JZ, Guildford has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.85 per 1,000 population. This GU2 8JZ 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 8JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU2 8JZ, encompassing approximately 2801 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU2 8JZ area, explore the GU2 8JZ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the GU2 8JZ area, visit the GU2 8JZ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GU2 8JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodbridge Hill with total crimes: 8
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 5
  • Deerbarn Road with total crimes: 2

GU2 8JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.78-42.86%
Bicycle theft31.430.00%
Public order31.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.28133.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.50-54.55%
Public order41.7833.33%
Shoplifting31.43-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.99-15.38%
Shoplifting43.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-62.50%
Public order31.07-57.14%
Other theft21.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.56225.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.6460.00%
Public order72.86133.33%
Other theft42.500.00%
Shoplifting31.4350.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.2166.67%
Burglary41.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.43-50.00%
Public order31.43-70.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Shoplifting20.71100.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1010.3566.67%
Violence and sexual offences83.5714.29%
Burglary42.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Drugs21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.50-30.00%
Public order62.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.14-50.00%
Shoplifting11.07-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.9942.86%
Anti-social behaviour63.57100.00%
Other theft42.140.00%
Shoplifting31.4350.00%
Public order21.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.64-36.36%
Other theft42.50-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Drugs31.0750.00%
Shoplifting21.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.2110.00%
Other theft73.9316.67%
Shoplifting42.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07200.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-75.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.9211.11%
Other theft63.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1425.00%
Shoplifting41.78300.00%
Bicycle theft41.430.00%
Other crime41.43300.00%
Public order31.43-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.640.00%
Public order53.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.780.00%
Drugs41.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202411
June 202413
May 20244
April 20248
March 20247
February 202410
January 20247
December 202311
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 202410
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20234
October 20231

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
November 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodbridge Hill
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Deerbarn Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Deacon Field
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bridgehill Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heather Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Surrey Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Woodbridge Hill Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1