GU8 5WB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU8 5WB

GU8 5WB, Waverley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1287.69 per 1,000 population. This GU8 5WB 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 5WB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU8 5WB, encompassing approximately 9 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU8 5WB area, explore the GU8 5WB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the GU8 5WB area, visit the GU8 5WB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

GU8 5WB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pound Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 1

GU8 5WB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51287.69-50.00%
Shoplifting3536.54-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour2321.92-33.33%
Public order1214.61-80.00%
Burglary1107.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102897.2966.67%
Public order51073.07150.00%
Shoplifting4536.54300.00%
Anti-social behaviour3429.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson2321.920.00%
Other theft2214.61100.00%
Theft from the person1214.610.00%

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 offences61287.6920.00%
Public order2643.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2214.61100.00%
Other theft1214.610.00%
Shoplifting1107.310.00%

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 offences51609.6166.67%
Criminal damage and arson4536.54100.00%
Public order1429.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour1107.31-80.00%
Drugs1107.310.00%
Other crime1107.310.00%
Other theft1107.310.00%
Burglary1107.31-50.00%

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 behaviour52253.4566.67%
Shoplifting4536.54-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences3429.23-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson2321.92100.00%
Vehicle crime2214.610.00%
Burglary2214.610.00%
Other theft1214.61-66.67%
Drugs1107.310.00%
Public order1107.31-83.33%

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 offences103326.520.00%
Shoplifting71073.0775.00%
Public order6751.15100.00%
Other theft3643.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour3321.92-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson1321.920.00%
Bicycle theft1107.310.00%

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 offences102897.29150.00%
Anti-social behaviour71073.07250.00%
Shoplifting4751.150.00%
Public order3429.23200.00%
Burglary1321.920.00%
Drugs1107.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson1107.310.00%

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 offences41716.91-20.00%
Shoplifting4429.230.00%
Other theft2429.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour2214.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson1214.610.00%
Public order1107.310.00%
Vehicle crime1107.310.00%
Other crime1107.310.00%

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 offences51287.69-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour3536.54-25.00%
Public order1321.92-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson1107.310.00%
Burglary1107.310.00%
Vehicle crime1107.31-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences93433.83-35.71%
Public order5965.7625.00%
Other theft5536.54400.00%
Anti-social behaviour4536.5433.33%
Shoplifting4429.230.00%
Vehicle crime3429.2350.00%
Theft from the person1321.920.00%
Bicycle theft1107.310.00%

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 offences143326.5275.00%
Public order41502.3033.33%
Shoplifting4429.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour3429.2350.00%
Vehicle crime2321.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson1214.61-50.00%
Drugs1107.310.00%
Other theft1107.310.00%
Robbery1107.310.00%

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 offences81931.530.00%
Public order3858.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour2321.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson2214.610.00%
Burglary2214.610.00%
Other theft1214.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 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

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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Pound Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Wharf Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woolsack Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1