Crime in Send & Lovelace: statistics, rates and trends
796 crimes were recorded in Send & Lovelace in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 54% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Send & Lovelace at a glance
- Crime trends in Send & Lovelace
- Types of crime in Send & Lovelace
- Send & Lovelace compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Send & Lovelace
- What happened after crimes were reported in Send & Lovelace
- Population and deprivation in Send & Lovelace
- Questions about crime in Send & Lovelace
- About this data
796 crimes were recorded in Send & Lovelace in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 54% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 310 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Send & Lovelace has the 1,046th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Send & Lovelace | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 796 | 12,341 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.0 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +54% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,369 | 151,359 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Send & Lovelace was highest in the year to July 2026 (796 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (488). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 796 | 108.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 518 | 70.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 605 | 82.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 488 | 66.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 496 | 67.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 646 | 87.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 715 | 97.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 783 | 106.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 756 | 102.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 68 |
| June 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 59 |
| April 2026 | 78 |
| March 2026 | 71 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
| August 2025 | 65 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Send & Lovelace 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, other crime.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+117%) and other theft (+85%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 310 | 42.1 | 1.23 | +117% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 169 | 22.9 | 1.50 | +46% |
| Shoplifting | 67 | 9.1 | 1.10 | -4% |
| Other theft | 50 | 6.8 | 1.06 | +85% |
| Public order | 50 | 6.8 | 1.02 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 6.6 | 0.98 | +58% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 5.7 | 1.16 | +35% |
| Burglary | 26 | 3.5 | 1.00 | +37% |
| Other crime | 22 | 3.0 | 1.41 | +16% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.70 | +25% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 0.17 | -76% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Send & Lovelace
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Send & Lovelace recorded 310 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 38.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Send & Lovelace
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Send & Lovelace recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 21.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Send & Lovelace
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Send & Lovelace recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Send & Lovelace
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Send & Lovelace recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 85% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Send & Lovelace
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Send & Lovelace recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Send & Lovelace
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Send & Lovelace recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Send & Lovelace
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Send & Lovelace recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Send & Lovelace
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Send & Lovelace recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Send & Lovelace
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Send & Lovelace recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Send & Lovelace
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Send & Lovelace recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Send & Lovelace
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Send & Lovelace recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 76% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Send & Lovelace
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Send & Lovelace recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Send & Lovelace, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Send & Lovelace.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Send & Lovelace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burpham | 293 | 38.1 | -65% |
| Clandon & Horsley | 345 | 38.2 | -65% |
| Merrow | 349 | 43.7 | -60% |
| Bellfields & Slyfield | 677 | 102.8 | -5% |
| Stoughton North | 347 | 51.4 | -52% |
| Castle | 1,475 | 133.0 | +23% |
| Stoke | 1,568 | 228.4 | +111% |
| Stoughton South | 499 | 82.2 | -24% |
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 Send & Lovelace over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Spinney | 180 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 112 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 60 |
| On or near Sandfields | 34 |
| On or near Old Lane | 26 |
| On or near Send Road | 25 |
| On or near Wisley Lane | 25 |
| On or near Gambles Lane | 20 |
| On or near Elm Lane | 19 |
| On or near Potters Lane | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Send & Lovelace 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 294 | 36.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 179 | 22.5% |
| Not recorded | 169 | 21.2% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 9.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Send & Lovelace has an estimated population of 7,369. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Send & Lovelace sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Send & Lovelace |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Send & Lovelace a safe place to live?
Send & Lovelace recorded 108.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Send & Lovelace?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 310 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (169).
Is crime in Send & Lovelace going up or down?
Recorded crime in Send & Lovelace was up 54% on the year before: 796 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 518 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Send & Lovelace?
Send & Lovelace 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 Send & Lovelace. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.