GU7 1WQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU7 1WQ

GU7 1WQ, Waverley has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.83 per 1,000 population. This GU7 1WQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GU7 postcode area, which has experienced 93 crimes and a crime rate of 3.85 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GU7 1WQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU7 1WQ, encompassing approximately 2026 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU7 1WQ area, explore the GU7 1WQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

GU7 1WQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pound Lane with total crimes: 11
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

GU7 1WQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.8350.00%
Public order54.44150.00%
Shoplifting42.47300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.9220.00%
Public order22.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99100.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.4066.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.47100.00%
Public order11.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-80.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

In May 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 behaviour510.3666.67%
Shoplifting42.47-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences31.97-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48100.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Other theft10.99-66.67%
Drugs10.490.00%
Public order10.49-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.300.00%
Shoplifting74.9375.00%
Public order63.45100.00%
Other theft32.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.48-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.32150.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.93250.00%
Shoplifting43.450.00%
Public order31.97200.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.89-20.00%
Shoplifting41.970.00%
Other theft21.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.92-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour32.47-25.00%
Public order11.48-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.30-35.71%
Other theft54.44400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4733.33%
Public order41.970.00%
Shoplifting41.970.00%
Vehicle crime31.9750.00%
Theft from the person11.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.3075.00%
Public order46.9133.33%
Shoplifting41.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9750.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.88166.67%
Public order33.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-50.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Other theft10.99-75.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.880.00%
Other theft41.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.970.00%
Vehicle crime31.480.00%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
December 20234
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 202410
March 202410
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 202314
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
April 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU7 1WQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pound Lane
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Victoria Road
    Total4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Douglas Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Wharf Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Woolsack Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Catteshall Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Weyview Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1