GU8 5HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU8 5HQ

GU8 5HQ, Waverley has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.41 per 1,000 population. This GU8 5HQ 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 5HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU8 5HQ, encompassing approximately 1465 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU8 5HQ area, explore the GU8 5HQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GU8 5HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Portsmouth Road with total crimes: 1

GU8 5HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.41100.00%
Burglary11.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.68-80.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.09400.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.410.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary26.820.00%
Public order21.36100.00%
Other theft21.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Other theft11.360.00%
Public order10.68-75.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order48.19300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.73200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.05-33.33%
Drugs11.360.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.46-66.67%
Burglary22.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.510.00%
Vehicle crime16.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%

In December 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 behaviour36.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.050.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Other crime11.360.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In November 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 behaviour36.14200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.05-33.33%
Shoplifting11.360.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.410.00%
Other theft22.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20249
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20235

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Portsmouth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1