Crime Rate in Friary and St Nicolas: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Friary and St Nicolas

The total recorded crimes in Friary and St Nicolas, Guildford, UK in July 2025 are around 330 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Friary and St Nicolas crime rate of 11.42 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 Friary and St Nicolas, encompassing approximately 28,903 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (132) incidents (-11.41% decrease)
  • Public order: (40) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (5.88% increase)
Friary and St Nicolas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Genyn Road with total crimes: 46
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 42
  • Police Station with total crimes: 26

How safe is Friary and St Nicolas?

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

  • Relative to Guildford:

    • In 2024, Friary and St Nicolas reported a higher crime volume than the Guildford average, with 4,049 crimes compared to 639. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Friary and St Nicolas witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Guildford.

    • In 2023, Friary and St Nicolas experienced a greater number of crimes than the Guildford average, with 3,511 crimes compared to 570. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Friary and St Nicolas witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Guildford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Guildford, Friary and St Nicolas has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Friary and St Nicolas Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Friary and St Nicolas has recorded 330 crimes with crime rate of 11.42 ranking 1th out of 21 in the Guildford, UK

In 2024, the total Friary and St Nicolas crimes were 4,049. The crime rate of Friary and St Nicolas in 2024 was 140.09 (year) or 11.67 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Guildford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Friary and St Nicolas were around 3,511 crimes with yearly crime rate of 121.48 (year) or 10.12 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Guildford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Friary and St Nicolas)CrimesRank (Friary and St Nicolas)CrimesRank (Friary and St Nicolas)
Holy Trinity146 21,387 21,386 2
Onslow77 5896 3796 3
Merrow77 3310 16259 18
Stoke61 7734 5728 4
Stoughton77 4861 4720 5
Westborough69 6702 6680 6
Ash South and Tongham43 10588 7497 7
Worplesdon52 8510 8419 8
Ash Wharf31 14471 10414 9
Lovelace29 15499 9323 14
Christchurch44 9385 12334 12
Shalford39 11415 11370 10
Clandon and Horsley37 12306 17341 11
Burpham26 17340 14330 13
Tillingbourne32 13358 13295 16
Pilgrims21 18314 15301 15
Ash Vale27 16275 18260 17
Send17 20208 19161 19
Normandy19 19157 21131 21
Pirbright11 21164 20147 20
Effingham9 22120 22131 22

Friary and St Nicolas Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 132 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (149 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (139 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (130 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (50 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (161 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 121 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 122 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (113 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (139 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (141 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (67 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (165 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (63 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1600 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 133.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 165 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025132
June 2025149
May 2025139
April 2025130
March 2025161
February 2025121
January 202588
December 2024122
November 2024113
October 2024139
September 2024141
August 2024165

A total of 199 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202512
May 202514
April 202514
March 202517
February 202513
January 202516
December 202422
November 202422
October 202415
September 202416
August 202417

A total of 510 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202524
May 202545
April 202531
March 202537
February 202541
January 202535
December 202441
November 202443
October 202450
September 202467
August 202463

A total of 366 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202534
May 202530
April 202538
March 202526
February 202515
January 202524
December 202431
November 202433
October 202438
September 202434
August 202427

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 442 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202542
May 202536
April 202550
March 202544
February 202520
January 202532
December 202428
November 202438
October 202446
September 202431
August 202435

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 281 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202516
May 202530
April 202526
March 202527
February 202515
January 202517
December 202423
November 202425
October 202442
September 202418
August 202418

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 114 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 20258
April 202519
March 202511
February 20256
January 202511
December 20249
November 20247
October 20246
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202512
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Friary and St Nicolas in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Friary and St Nicolas postcode area is presented below.

1. Genyn Road (Map)
Total46
Violence and sexual offences34
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences12
Shoplifting11
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft3
Bicycle theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
4. Bridge Street (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences13
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Leapale Lane (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Ward Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
7. Bedford Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Europa Park Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Commercial Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1

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