MERROW STREET, GU4 7AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GU4 7AW

MERROW STREET, GU4 7AW, Guildford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.84 per 1,000 population. This GU4 7AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GU4 postcode area, which has experienced 39 crimes and a crime rate of 2.38 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GU4 7AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GU4 7AW, encompassing approximately 1607 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GU4 7AW area, explore the GU4 7AW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

GU4 7AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hall Dene Close with total crimes: 5
  • Redwood Close with total crimes: 1
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

MERROW STREET, GU4 7AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.84-28.57%
Other theft33.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.2216.67%
Criminal damage and arson14.350.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.84100.00%
Other theft23.730.00%
Shoplifting21.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.9850.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Shoplifting21.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.84-60.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Shoplifting11.24-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.220.00%
Shoplifting23.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.6025.00%
Other theft13.110.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.49-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.60200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.87-50.00%
Other theft21.87100.00%
Public order11.240.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.470.00%
Vehicle crime13.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
August 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GU4 7AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hall Dene Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 2. Redwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Merrow Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Dunlin Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Bushy Hill Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Martins Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1