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

Overview of Crime in GU1 2LL

MERROW WOODS, GU1 2LL, Guildford has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.90 per 1,000 population. This GU1 2LL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GU1 postcode area, which has experienced 438 crimes and a crime rate of 13.81 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GU1 2LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU1 2LL, encompassing approximately 2636 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU1 2LL area, explore the GU1 2LL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the GU1 2LL area, visit the GU1 2LL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GU1 2LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boxgrove Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Ledger Close with total crimes: 2
  • Little Hide with total crimes: 1

MERROW WOODS, GU1 2LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.90-40.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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 offences53.7925.00%
Public order21.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9314.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.03-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.2140.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.66150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.900.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences53.4125.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.90-33.33%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.520.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.28-60.00%
Shoplifting11.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.3111.11%
Anti-social behaviour33.790.00%
Public order11.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.2180.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.410.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.900.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 3 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
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Boxgrove Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Ledger Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Little Hide
    Total1
    Other theft1