Crime Rate in Burpham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burpham

The total recorded crimes in Burpham, Guildford, UK in March 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burpham crime rate of 4.77 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Burpham, encompassing approximately 7,549 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Burpham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodruff Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • The Cedars with total crimes: 3

How safe is Burpham?

To understand the safety of Burpham, we need to analyze Burpham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Guildford:

    • In 2024, Burpham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Guildford average, with 340 crimes compared to 639.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Burpham recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Burpham had fewer crimes than the Guildford average, with 330 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Burpham recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Guildford, Burpham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Burpham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Burpham has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 4.77 ranking 8th out of 21 in the Guildford, UK

In 2024, the total Burpham crimes were 340. The crime rate of Burpham in 2024 was 45.04 (year) or 3.75 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Guildford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burpham were around 330 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.71 (year) or 3.64 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Guildford.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Guildford)CrimesRank (Guildford)CrimesRank (Guildford)
Friary and St Nicolas340 14,049 13,511 1
Holy Trinity113 21,387 21,386 2
Onslow55 5896 3796 3
Stoughton64 3861 4720 5
Stoke54 6734 5728 4
Westborough62 4702 6680 6
Ash South and Tongham34 10588 7497 7
Ash Wharf37 7471 10414 9
Worplesdon27 13510 8419 8
Lovelace23 16499 9323 14
Shalford36 9415 11370 10
Clandon and Horsley27 12306 17341 11
Merrow34 11310 16259 18
Christchurch20 18385 12334 12
Tillingbourne20 17358 13295 16
Pilgrims25 14314 15301 15
Ash Vale25 15275 18260 17
Send17 19208 19161 19
Pirbright7 22164 20147 20
Effingham16 20120 22131 22
Normandy7 21157 21131 21

Burpham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20255
January 20256
December 202410
November 20245
October 202417
September 20249
August 20246
July 20244
June 202416
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202416
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20241
October 20242
July 20242
April 20243

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Burpham in March 2025

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

1. Woodruff Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. The Cedars (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Highclere (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hodgson Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Colburn Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Dovedale Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Charlock Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Bartoon Place (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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