ELDER CLOSE, GU4 7YW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU4 7YW

ELDER CLOSE, GU4 7YW, Guildford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.01 per 1,000 population. This GU4 7YW 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 7YW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU4 7YW, encompassing approximately 1831 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GU4 7YW 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
  • Alford Close with total crimes: 1

ELDER CLOSE, GU4 7YW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.82-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.18-60.00%
Drugs11.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.1066.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.73150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.730.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.37-25.00%
Other theft21.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Other crime11.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.0133.33%
Public order22.180.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.37-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.640.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.37-36.36%
Other theft13.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.1037.50%
Vehicle crime16.010.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences89.83300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.37-25.00%
Other theft11.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.82300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.18-33.33%
Public order11.090.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.73100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.280.00%
Public order34.920.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20239

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
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231
July 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU4 7YW 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. Alford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Coltsfoot Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Oak Tree Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1