GU8 5BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU8 5BW

GU8 5BW, Waverley has recorded a total of 1 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.17 per 1,000 population. This GU8 5BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GU8 postcode area, which has experienced 64 crimes and a crime rate of 3.69 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GU8 5BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU8 5BW, encompassing approximately 851 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

GU8 5BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petworth Road with total crimes: 1

GU8 5BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.17-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.35100.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.170.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.17-66.67%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.520.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.350.00%
Other theft11.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.520.00%

In December 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft12.350.00%
Public order11.17-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.050.00%
Public order23.520.00%
Burglary12.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20243
November 20233

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU8 5BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1