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 May 2025 are around 326 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Friary and St Nicolas crime rate of 11.28 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (139) incidents (6.92% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (45.16% increase)
  • Public order: (36) incidents (-28.00% decrease)
Friary and St Nicolas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Genyn Road with total crimes: 60
  • Police Station with total crimes: 32
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27

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 May 2025 the Friary and St Nicolas has recorded 326 crimes with crime rate of 11.28 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Friary and St Nicolas)CrimesRank (Friary and St Nicolas)CrimesRank (Friary and St Nicolas)
Holy Trinity139 21,387 21,386 2
Onslow77 3896 3796 3
Stoke70 5734 5728 4
Stoughton75 4861 4720 5
Westborough49 9702 6680 6
Worplesdon66 6510 8419 8
Ash South and Tongham51 8588 7497 7
Ash Wharf53 7471 10414 9
Lovelace21 18499 9323 14
Shalford36 11415 11370 10
Merrow37 10310 16259 18
Clandon and Horsley33 12306 17341 11
Christchurch25 14385 12334 12
Burpham22 17340 14330 13
Tillingbourne24 15358 13295 16
Pilgrims32 13314 15301 15
Ash Vale22 16275 18260 17
Send9 21208 19161 19
Normandy15 19157 21131 21
Pirbright12 20164 20147 20
Effingham9 22120 22131 22

Friary and St Nicolas Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 107 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 58 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (206 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (114 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 466 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202550
March 202544
February 202520
January 202532
December 202428
November 202438
October 202446
September 202431
August 202435
July 202427
June 202448
May 202431

A total of 62 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 397 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202538
March 202526
February 202515
January 202524
December 202431
November 202433
October 202438
September 202434
August 202427
July 202429
June 202440
May 202432

A total of 305 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.46 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202526
March 202527
February 202515
January 202517
December 202423
November 202425
October 202442
September 202418
August 202418
July 202421
June 202426
May 202417

A total of 642 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202531
March 202537
February 202541
January 202535
December 202441
November 202443
October 202450
September 202467
August 202463
July 202458
June 202482
May 202449

A total of 1746 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 134.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025139
April 2025130
March 2025161
February 2025121
January 202588
December 2024122
November 2024113
October 2024139
September 2024141
August 2024165
July 2024107
June 2024206
May 2024114

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 213 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 202517
February 202513
January 202516
December 202422
November 202422
October 202415
September 202416
August 202417
July 202414
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 153 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202519
March 202511
February 20256
January 202511
December 20249
November 20247
October 20246
September 202411
August 20246
July 202411
June 202424
May 202424

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
November 20242
October 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Friary and St Nicolas in May 2025

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

1. Genyn Road (Map)
Total60
Violence and sexual offences38
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order6
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total32
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order8
Drugs5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Europa Park Road (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Leapale Lane (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Bridge Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
8. Ward Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Langley Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Fays Passage (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1

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