GU7 9SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU7 9SL

GU7 9SL, Waverley has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.18 per 1,000 population. This GU7 9SL 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 9SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU7 9SL, encompassing approximately 2115 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU7 9SL area, explore the GU7 9SL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the GU7 9SL area, visit the GU7 9SL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

GU7 9SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pound Lane with total crimes: 11
  • High Street with total crimes: 4
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 4

GU7 9SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.1885.71%
Anti-social behaviour56.14150.00%
Public order52.36400.00%
Shoplifting52.36400.00%
Other theft12.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.67-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.31100.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.78250.00%
Shoplifting13.31-75.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-83.33%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.84100.00%
Shoplifting42.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.65-35.71%
Shoplifting84.2560.00%
Public order83.7860.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.78-66.67%
Other theft11.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.90133.33%
Anti-social behaviour96.62350.00%
Public order54.25150.00%
Shoplifting52.3625.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.36100.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Burglary10.95-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.40-25.00%
Shoplifting42.84300.00%
Other theft31.890.00%
Burglary21.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-33.33%
Public order20.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In January 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 offences88.03-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.78-25.00%
Public order21.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.47-80.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.07-37.50%
Public order64.73100.00%
Shoplifting52.8425.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3633.33%
Other theft41.89300.00%
Vehicle crime21.89100.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.6560.00%
Shoplifting47.56300.00%
Public order31.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.42-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.42-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.40233.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.73300.00%
Public order31.89-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-33.33%
Other theft10.95-80.00%
Shoplifting10.47-75.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft511.340.00%
Public order42.360.00%
Shoplifting41.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20249
March 202414
February 20246
January 20248
December 202310
November 202316
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20249
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
April 20248
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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 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 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 9SL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pound Lane
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. High Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Victoria Road
    Total4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Windsor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lower South Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Borough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Market Mews
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Wharf Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Woolsack Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1