Crime in Merrow: statistics, rates and trends
349 crimes were recorded in Merrow in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
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349 crimes were recorded in Merrow in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 135 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Merrow has the 3,309th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Merrow | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 349 | 12,341 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.7 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,989 | 151,359 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Merrow was highest in the year to July 2018 (427 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (257). Over the whole period it fell 18%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 349 | 43.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 409 | 51.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 257 | 32.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 290 | 36.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 309 | 38.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 361 | 45.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 414 | 51.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 413 | 51.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 427 | 53.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
| August 2025 | 40 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Merrow over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+78%) and criminal damage and arson (+41%).
The largest falls were in public order (-59%) and vehicle crime (-52%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 135 | 16.9 | 0.49 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 8.9 | 0.58 | +78% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 4.8 | 0.70 | +41% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 3.0 | 0.61 | -52% |
| Public order | 18 | 2.3 | 0.34 | -59% |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.1 | 0.33 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.6 | 0.20 | +117% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.0 | 0.28 | -43% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.0 | 0.31 | +33% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.8 | 0.36 | -68% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.52 | +100% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 0.37 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.46 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Merrow
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Merrow recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 38.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Merrow
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Merrow recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Merrow
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Merrow recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Merrow
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Merrow recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Merrow
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Merrow recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Merrow
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Merrow recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Merrow
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Merrow recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Merrow
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Merrow recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Merrow
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Merrow recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Merrow
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Merrow recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Merrow
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Merrow recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Merrow
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Merrow recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Merrow
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Merrow recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Merrow, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Merrow.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Merrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burpham | 293 | 38.1 | -13% |
| Castle | 1,475 | 133.0 | +204% |
| Stoke | 1,568 | 228.4 | +423% |
| Bellfields & Slyfield | 677 | 102.8 | +135% |
| Stoughton North | 347 | 51.4 | +18% |
| Onslow | 1,934 | 199.5 | +357% |
| Stoughton South | 499 | 82.2 | +88% |
| Shalford | 393 | 71.1 | +63% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Merrow over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Finches Rise | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Great Goodwin Drive | 21 |
| On or near Ledger Close | 17 |
| On or near Little Hide | 17 |
| On or near Martins Close | 15 |
| On or near Laustan Close | 14 |
| On or near Hillfield Close | 12 |
| On or near Bushy Hill Drive | 11 |
| On or near Ashbury Crescent | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Merrow over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 126 | 36.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 75 | 21.5% |
| Not recorded | 71 | 20.3% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 10.9% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Merrow has an estimated population of 7,989. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Merrow sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Merrow |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.2% |
| Social rented homes | 12.9% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Merrow a safe place to live?
Merrow recorded 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Merrow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (71).
Is crime in Merrow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Merrow was down 15% on the year before: 349 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 409 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Merrow?
Merrow is policed by Surrey. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Merrow. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.