Crime Rate in Lovelace: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lovelace

The total recorded crimes in Lovelace, Guildford, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lovelace crime rate of 61.01 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lovelace Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • The Spinney with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station 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 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 May 2025 the Lovelace has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 61.01 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lovelace)CrimesRank (Lovelace)CrimesRank (Lovelace)
Friary and St Nicolas326 14,049 13,511 1
Holy Trinity139 21,387 21,386 2
Onslow77 3896 3796 3
Stoke70 5734 5728 4
Stoughton75 4861 4720 5
Westborough49 9702 6680 6
Worplesdon66 6510 8419 8
Ash South and Tongham51 8588 7497 7
Ash Wharf53 7471 10414 9
Shalford36 11415 11370 10
Merrow37 10310 16259 18
Clandon and Horsley33 12306 17341 11
Christchurch25 14385 12334 12
Burpham22 17340 14330 13
Tillingbourne24 15358 13295 16
Pilgrims32 13314 15301 15
Ash Vale22 16275 18260 17
Send9 21208 19161 19
Normandy15 19157 21131 21
Pirbright12 20164 20147 20
Effingham9 22120 22131 22

Lovelace Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 202410
November 20249
October 20249
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
June 202414
May 202417

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20249
July 202411
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.46 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 202511
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20248
August 202413
July 202420
June 202430
May 202414

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Spinney (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Gambles Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Kiln Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Grove Heath North (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Heathrise (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Dunsborough Park (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Rose Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.