Crime Rate in Onslow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Onslow

The total recorded crimes in Onslow, Guildford, UK in March 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Onslow crime rate of 3.13 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Onslow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 10
  • Hospital with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Onslow has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 3.13 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Guildford)CrimesRank (Guildford)CrimesRank (Guildford)
Friary and St Nicolas340 14,049 13,511 1
Holy Trinity113 21,387 21,386 2
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
Burpham36 8340 14330 13
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

Onslow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202520
January 202531
December 202418
November 202428
October 202429
September 202428
August 202417
July 202437
June 202450
May 202422
April 202414

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 202418
October 20247
September 20248
August 202410
July 20241
June 202416
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 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
April 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Onslow in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. The Oval (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Poltimore Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. St John'S Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Raymond Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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