Crime Rate in Merrow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Merrow

The total recorded crimes in Merrow, Guildford, UK in July 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Merrow crime rate of 5.37 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 Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Merrow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ledger Close with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Finches Rise with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Merrow has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 5.37 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Merrow)CrimesRank (Merrow)CrimesRank (Merrow)
Friary and St Nicolas330 14,049 13,511 1
Holy Trinity146 21,387 21,386 2
Onslow77 5896 3796 3
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
Lovelace29 15499 9323 14
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

Merrow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20251
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20246

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202523
May 202521
April 202513
March 202512
February 202510
January 202510
December 202417
November 202412
October 202411
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20255
March 20255
January 20251
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

High Crime Locations Merrow in July 2025

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

1. Ledger Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Shoplifting2
3. Finches Rise (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Harms Grove (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime5
5. Speedwell Close (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Great Goodwin Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gorse Court (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Clayhanger (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
9. Bushy Hill Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Greenhill Gardens (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3

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