Crime in Send & Lovelace: statistics, rates and trends
792 crimes were recorded in Send & Lovelace in the 12 months to August 2026, 107.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 50% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Send & Lovelace
- Questions about crime in Send & Lovelace
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (302), anti-social behaviour (171) and shoplifting (69) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,059th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Send & Lovelace | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 792 | 12,259 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.5 | 81.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +50% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,369 | 151,359 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Send & Lovelace of any year here (792 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 792 | 107.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 529 | 71.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 621 | 84.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 473 | 64.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 498 | 67.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 621 | 84.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 737 | 100.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 756 | 102.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 766 | 103.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Send & Lovelace recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (51% above the national rate) and other crime (41% above the national rate). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 155 to 302 and other theft rose from 28 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 302 | 41.0 | 34.2 | +95% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 171 | 23.2 | 15.4 | +41% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 9.4 | 8.5 | +8% |
| Public order | 50 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +58% |
| Other theft | 49 | 6.6 | 6.4 | +75% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 5.7 | 5.0 | +45% |
| Burglary | 27 | 3.7 | 3.6 | +35% |
| Other crime | 22 | 3.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Send & Lovelace; the highest is Stoke, Guildford (226.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Clandon & Horsley (36.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Send & Lovelace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burpham | 307 | 40.0 | -63% |
| Clandon & Horsley | 332 | 36.8 | -66% |
| Merrow | 330 | 41.3 | -62% |
| Bellfields & Slyfield | 655 | 99.5 | -7% |
| Stoughton North | 337 | 49.9 | -54% |
| Castle | 1,433 | 129.2 | +20% |
| Stoke | 1,555 | 226.5 | +111% |
| Stoughton South | 480 | 79.1 | -26% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Send & Lovelace over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Spinney” (167).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Spinney | 167 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 113 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 60 |
| On or near Sandfields | 38 |
| On or near Send Road | 25 |
| On or near Old Lane | 24 |
| On or near Wisley Lane | 24 |
| On or near Elm Lane | 19 |
| On or near Gambles Lane | 19 |
| On or near Potters Lane | 19 |
Of the 621 crimes in Send & Lovelace with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 171 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 287 | 46.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 179 | 28.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Send & Lovelace has an estimated population of 7,369 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.5%, against 23.3%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and less social housing (10%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Send & Lovelace average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Send & Lovelace | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Send & Lovelace a safe place to live?
Send & Lovelace recorded 107.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,059th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Send & Lovelace?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 302 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (171).
Is crime in Send & Lovelace going up or down?
Recorded crime in Send & Lovelace was up 50% on the year before: 792 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 529 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Send & Lovelace?
About 7,369 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Send & Lovelace?
Send & Lovelace is policed by Surrey.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.