GU2 9LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU2 9LZ

GU2 9LZ, Guildford has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.50 per 1,000 population. This GU2 9LZ 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 9LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU2 9LZ, encompassing approximately 3331 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU2 9LZ area, explore the GU2 9LZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

GU2 9LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Little Street with total crimes: 4
  • Lilac Close with total crimes: 3
  • Harts Gardens with total crimes: 2

GU2 9LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.50-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1033.33%
Public order21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6025.00%
Other theft33.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-50.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In July 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 offences88.10-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.40100.00%
Vehicle crime61.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.800.00%
Other theft11.20-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6066.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-25.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.90-45.45%
Vehicle crime51.80-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.50-20.00%
Other crime31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Public order10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.80-8.33%
Vehicle crime83.30700.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.40400.00%
Shoplifting41.50300.00%
Other theft31.20200.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Public order10.60-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.90-33.33%
Public order33.600.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In February 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 offences188.1080.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.2050.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In January 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 offences107.20-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.0050.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.6033.33%
Vehicle crime33.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences94.5012.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-71.43%
Robbery10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.400.00%
Public order32.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246
April 202411
March 202412
February 202418
January 202410
December 202312
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU2 9LZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Little Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Lilac Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Harts Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Yew Tree Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Whitfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Blackberry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hallowes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Henderson Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1