Crime Rates at William Road, Guildford, GU1 4QZ

William Road area has the 15th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Onslow , and the 110th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Guildford .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around William Road (GU1 4QZ) in the last 12 months was 78.8 per 1,000 residents and was 47.3% lower than the Onslow average (149.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 25 (≈ 41.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 31.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around William Road (GU1 4QZ), the main crime hotspot is near Police Station. Police recorded 306 crimes here, including 222 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.