Crime Rate in Lovelace: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lovelace

The total recorded crimes in Lovelace, Guildford, UK in March 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lovelace crime rate of 66.82 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Lovelace Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Spinney with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Dorton Way with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Lovelace has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 66.82 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Guildford)CrimesRank (Guildford)CrimesRank (Guildford)
Friary and St Nicolas340 14,049 13,511 1
Holy Trinity113 21,387 21,386 2
Onslow55 5896 3796 3
Stoughton64 3861 4720 5
Stoke54 6734 5728 4
Westborough62 4702 6680 6
Ash South and Tongham34 10588 7497 7
Ash Wharf37 7471 10414 9
Worplesdon27 13510 8419 8
Burpham36 8340 14330 13
Shalford36 9415 11370 10
Clandon and Horsley27 12306 17341 11
Merrow34 11310 16259 18
Christchurch20 18385 12334 12
Tillingbourne20 17358 13295 16
Pilgrims25 14314 15301 15
Ash Vale25 15275 18260 17
Send17 19208 19161 19
Pirbright7 22164 20147 20
Effingham16 20120 22131 22
Normandy7 21157 21131 21

Lovelace Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 202410
November 20249
October 20249
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
June 202414
May 202417
April 20243

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 202511
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20248
August 202413
July 202420
June 202430
May 202414
April 202413

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20249
July 202411
June 202414
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Lovelace in March 2025

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

1. The Spinney (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
3. Dorton Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Elm Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Ockham Road North (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Dunsborough Park (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. High Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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