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

Overview of Crime in GU1 2LQ

MERROW WOODS, GU1 2LQ, Guildford has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.43 per 1,000 population. This GU1 2LQ 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 2LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU1 2LQ, encompassing approximately 2621 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GU1 2LQ 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
  • Little Hide with total crimes: 1

MERROW WOODS, GU1 2LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.43100.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.05200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.67-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.29150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.910.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.53100.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons22.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.53300.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.67-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
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 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 2LQ 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. Little Hide
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Merrow Woods
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Cunningham Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Duncan Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Boxgrove Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1