Crime Rate in Lovelace: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lovelace

The total recorded crimes in Lovelace, Guildford, UK in July 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lovelace crime rate of 84.25 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Lovelace, encompassing approximately 344 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lovelace Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Spinney with total crimes: 17
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Wisley Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Lovelace?

To understand the safety of Lovelace, we need to analyze Lovelace crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Guildford:

    • In 2024, Lovelace demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Guildford average, with 499 crimes compared to 639.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Lovelace witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Guildford.

    • In 2023, Lovelace had fewer crimes than the Guildford average, with 323 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lovelace recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Guildford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Guildford, Lovelace has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Lovelace Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lovelace has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 84.25 ranking 15th out of 21 in the Guildford, UK

In 2024, the total Lovelace crimes were 499. The crime rate of Lovelace in 2024 was 1449.74 (year) or 120.81 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Guildford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lovelace were around 323 crimes with yearly crime rate of 938.41 (year) or 78.20 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Guildford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lovelace)CrimesRank (Lovelace)CrimesRank (Lovelace)
Friary and St Nicolas330 14,049 13,511 1
Holy Trinity146 21,387 21,386 2
Onslow77 5896 3796 3
Merrow77 3310 16259 18
Stoke61 7734 5728 4
Stoughton77 4861 4720 5
Westborough69 6702 6680 6
Ash South and Tongham43 10588 7497 7
Worplesdon52 8510 8419 8
Ash Wharf31 14471 10414 9
Christchurch44 9385 12334 12
Shalford39 11415 11370 10
Clandon and Horsley37 12306 17341 11
Burpham26 17340 14330 13
Tillingbourne32 13358 13295 16
Pilgrims21 18314 15301 15
Ash Vale27 16275 18260 17
Send17 20208 19161 19
Normandy19 19157 21131 21
Pirbright11 21164 20147 20
Effingham9 22120 22131 22

Lovelace Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 20257
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20252
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 202410
November 20249
October 20249
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20253
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 202511
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Lovelace in July 2025

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

1. The Spinney (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences16
Other crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
3. Wisley Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Gambles Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Old Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Wisley Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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