DOVEDALE CLOSE, GU4 7YD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU4 7YD

DOVEDALE CLOSE, GU4 7YD, Guildford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.40 per 1,000 population. This GU4 7YD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GU4 postcode area, which has experienced 39 crimes and a crime rate of 2.38 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GU4 7YD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU4 7YD, encompassing approximately 1808 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU4 7YD area, explore the GU4 7YD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the GU4 7YD area, visit the GU4 7YD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GU4 7YD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodruff Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • The Cedars with total crimes: 3
  • Bryony Road with total crimes: 2

DOVEDALE CLOSE, GU4 7YD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson49.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.21-50.00%
Burglary21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.5320.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.32-50.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In May 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 offences57.1966.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Other theft11.11-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.08-25.00%
Shoplifting31.660.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.190.00%
Shoplifting32.210.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.08-50.00%
Shoplifting32.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.660.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.98-38.46%
Other theft14.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.5044.44%
Public order27.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.55-75.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.93350.00%
Public order44.98300.00%
Shoplifting42.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.66-33.33%
Drugs11.110.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.6350.00%
Shoplifting31.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.660.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.6350.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.66-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.11100.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.270.00%
Other crime36.630.00%
Public order31.660.00%
Shoplifting21.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 202313
November 20239
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 202312

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
November 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
July 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20234
September 20233
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Woodruff Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. The Cedars
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Bryony Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Alford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Charlock Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Coltsfoot Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Oak Tree Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1