Crime Rate in Merrow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Merrow

The total recorded crimes in Merrow, Guildford, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Merrow crime rate of 2.58 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 Merrow, encompassing approximately 14,347 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Merrow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Goodwin Drive with total crimes: 10
  • Little Hide with total crimes: 6
  • Finches Rise with total crimes: 4

How safe is Merrow?

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

  • Relative to Guildford:

    • In 2024, Merrow demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Guildford average, with 310 crimes compared to 639.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Merrow recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Guildford.

    • In 2023, Merrow had fewer crimes than the Guildford average, with 259 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Merrow recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Guildford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Merrow Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Merrow has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 2.58 ranking 10th out of 21 in the Guildford, UK

In 2024, the total Merrow crimes were 310. The crime rate of Merrow in 2024 was 21.61 (year) or 1.80 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Guildford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Merrow were around 259 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.05 (year) or 1.50 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Guildford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Merrow)CrimesRank (Merrow)CrimesRank (Merrow)
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
Lovelace21 18499 9323 14
Shalford36 11415 11370 10
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

Merrow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202513
March 202512
February 202510
January 202510
December 202417
November 202412
October 202411
September 20248
August 202413
July 20249
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20255
January 20251
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20246
May 20243

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Merrow in May 2025

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

1. Great Goodwin Drive (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Little Hide (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Finches Rise (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sheeplands Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Bushy Hill Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ledger Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Ashbury Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Speedwell Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Downsway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Swayne'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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