MERROW WOODS, GU1 2LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU1 2LH

MERROW WOODS, GU1 2LH, Guildford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.60 per 1,000 population. This GU1 2LH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GU1 postcode area, which has experienced 388 crimes and a crime rate of 12.23 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GU1 2LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU1 2LH, encompassing approximately 2776 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU1 2LH area, explore the GU1 2LH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GU1 2LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Napier Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Great Goodwin Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Finches Rise with total crimes: 1

MERROW WOODS, GU1 2LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.60150.00%
Public order21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.60-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.48500.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.16500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.08-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.44-60.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.24400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.800.00%
Public order11.080.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.6025.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.44100.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU1 2LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Napier Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Great Goodwin Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Finches Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Little Hide
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Merrow Woods
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Cunningham Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Duncan Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Boxgrove Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1