BROOMFIELD, GU2 8LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU2 8LJ

BROOMFIELD, GU2 8LJ, Guildford has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.02 per 1,000 population. This GU2 8LJ 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 8LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU2 8LJ, encompassing approximately 3591 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

GU2 8LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rickyard with total crimes: 7
  • Clover Road with total crimes: 3
  • Park Barn Drive with total crimes: 3

BROOMFIELD, GU2 8LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.0255.56%
Anti-social behaviour103.9042.86%
Public order42.78-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.52-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour72.5175.00%
Public order51.950.00%
Other theft31.39200.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Burglary10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.52133.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.900.00%
Vehicle crime31.11200.00%
Possession of weapons30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.57-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.67-33.33%
Other crime31.1150.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Public order20.56-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.860.00%
Public order94.45350.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.51-25.00%
Other crime21.67100.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.30-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour84.4514.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.2333.33%
Public order21.110.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.0290.91%
Anti-social behaviour75.8540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9550.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.29-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-33.33%
Public order10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.6841.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.29-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.3450.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.9615.38%
Anti-social behaviour34.18-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.620.00%
Other theft41.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.110.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202414
June 20246
May 202416
April 202416
March 202421
February 202411
January 202417
December 202312
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
June 20242
May 20249
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rickyard
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Clover Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Park Barn Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Cabell Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hartshill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Waggon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Park Barn East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Pond Meadow
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Homestall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Blackwell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chapelhouse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rye Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ferndale
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Cobbett Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Coppice Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Little Platt
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Cook Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. School Meadow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Roman Farm Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1