Crime Rate in Onslow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Onslow

The total recorded crimes in Onslow, Guildford, UK in July 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Onslow crime rate of 4.38 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 Onslow, encompassing approximately 17,568 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Onslow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 10
  • Hospital with total crimes: 10
  • Hospital with total crimes: 10

How safe is Onslow?

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

  • Relative to Guildford:

    • In 2024, Onslow reported a higher crime volume than the Guildford average, with 896 crimes compared to 639. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Onslow witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Guildford.

    • In 2023, Onslow experienced a greater number of crimes than the Guildford average, with 796 crimes compared to 570. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Onslow witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Guildford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Onslow Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Onslow has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 4.38 ranking 5th out of 21 in the Guildford, UK

In 2024, the total Onslow crimes were 896. The crime rate of Onslow in 2024 was 51.00 (year) or 4.25 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Guildford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Onslow were around 796 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.31 (year) or 3.78 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Guildford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Onslow)CrimesRank (Onslow)CrimesRank (Onslow)
Friary and St Nicolas330 14,049 13,511 1
Holy Trinity146 21,387 21,386 2
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

Onslow 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 37 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 202515
April 20257
March 20257
February 20259
January 20252
December 20248
November 20248
October 202413
September 202416
August 20248

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20259
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 202418
October 20247
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202537
May 202527
April 202518
March 202526
February 202520
January 202531
December 202418
November 202428
October 202429
September 202428
August 202417

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20256
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20258
December 202410
November 20246
October 202410
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20258
April 202511
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20257
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 202410
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251

High Crime Locations Onslow in July 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting2
2. Hospital (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
5. Iveagh Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
7. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Quadrangle (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. The Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1

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