BOWERS CLOSE, GU4 7NE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU4 7NE

BOWERS CLOSE, GU4 7NE, Guildford has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.48 per 1,000 population. This GU4 7NE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GU4 postcode area, which has experienced 52 crimes and a crime rate of 3.17 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GU4 7NE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU4 7NE, encompassing approximately 1582 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU4 7NE area, explore the GU4 7NE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

GU4 7NE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Paddocks Road with total crimes: 1
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

BOWERS CLOSE, GU4 7NE 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.4866.67%
Shoplifting43.1633.33%
Other theft22.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.6950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.900.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.79-33.33%
Drugs11.260.00%
Other theft10.63-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.22300.00%
Other theft32.530.00%
Shoplifting31.90-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.90-50.00%
Public order10.63-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting410.1133.33%
Other theft32.53200.00%
Public order31.900.00%
Vehicle crime21.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.90-33.33%
Burglary21.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.26-75.00%
Other theft11.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.74166.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.06-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Shoplifting11.26-75.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.11150.00%
Shoplifting43.16300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-66.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-50.00%
Shoplifting11.26-50.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.53300.00%
Shoplifting22.53-60.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Public order21.26100.00%
Theft from the person11.260.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.32150.00%
Other theft23.160.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-87.50%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.220.00%
Shoplifting25.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20248
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU4 7NE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
  • 2. Paddocks Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Whipley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ockley Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bowers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cotts Wood Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1