WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Surrey Police Police

Crime in Merrow, Guildford

Comprehensive safety analysis for Merrow, localized within Guildford.

Total Crimes

32
trending_up +23.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

47.32per 1k
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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

8,073

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences10
Anti-social Behaviour9
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Other Theft3
Public Order2
Other Crime2
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Finches Rise Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Laustan Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
4
On or near Tansy Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Bushy Hill Drive Map
Other theft: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Keepers Close Map
Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Ledger Close Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2
On or near Longmead Map
Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Gorse Court Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Martins Close Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Merrow Place Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1

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Local Rank

#12safest in Guildford

City Average

75.21per 1k

Local Policing

Merrow & Burpham

Surrey Police

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Local Priorities

Retail Crime - Shoplifting is a National priority and has an impact on businesses in the town.

Issued: 10 May 2026

Status Update

Our team complete engagement events at hotspot retail locations to be more visible. We also work with shops to improve reporting and evidence collection, as well as pursuing offenders.

Actioned: 10 May 2026

Anti-social behaviour (ASB) - Continuing reports of antisocial behaviour, especially within public spaces.

Issued: 10 May 2026

Status Update

Our team are taking on more patrols and engagements in key locations to show more of a visible presence in the community. We are aiming to respond to more ASB calls in person.

Actioned: 10 May 2026

Engagement Events

AUG2

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Come to Sainsburys Burpham to meet local officers between 0900 and 1100

schedule

9:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Sainsburys, Burpham

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Engagement Stand

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Come to Sainsburys Burpham to meet local officers between 0900 and 1100

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9:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Sainsburys, Burpham

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