Crime Rate in Onslow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Onslow

The total recorded crimes in Onslow, Guildford, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Onslow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 23
  • Hospital with total crimes: 9
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Onslow has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 4.38 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Onslow)CrimesRank (Onslow)CrimesRank (Onslow)
Friary and St Nicolas326 14,049 13,511 1
Holy Trinity139 21,387 21,386 2
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

Onslow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20257
March 20257
February 20259
January 20252
December 20248
November 20248
October 202413
September 202416
August 20248
July 20243
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202518
March 202526
February 202520
January 202531
December 202418
November 202428
October 202429
September 202428
August 202417
July 202437
June 202450
May 202422

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20258
December 202410
November 20246
October 202410
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 202418
October 20247
September 20248
August 202410
July 20241
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 202410
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
May 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
June 20244

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241
May 20244

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

High Crime Locations Onslow in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft2
Public order2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Surrey Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Hospital (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Midleton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
10. Guildford Business Park Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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