Crime Rate in Merton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Merton

The total recorded crimes in Merton, UK in February 2026 are around 1,269 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Merton crime rate of 5.90 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 Merton, encompassing approximately 215,187 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (387) incidents (-3.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (251) incidents (17.84% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (100) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
Merton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Park Avenue Mews with total crimes: 15
  • Wimbledon Bridge with total crimes: 14

Merton Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Merton?

To understand the safety of Merton, we need to analyze Merton crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Merton has recorded 9,994 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 46.44 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 317 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 17,989 crimes with a crime rate of 83.60, ranking it 189 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Outer London:

    • In 2024, Merton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Outer London average, with 9994 crimes compared to 16705.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Merton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Merton had fewer crimes than the Outer London average, with 17,989 crimes compared to 28,746. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Merton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Merton is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Outer London, Merton has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Merton Crime Statstics

In February 2026 the Merton has recorded 1,269 crimes with crime rate of 5.90 ranking 196th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 16 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 16 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2024, the total Merton crimes were 9,994. The crime rate of Merton in 2024 was 46.44 (year) or 3.87 (month) ranking it 317 danzarous in the UK. Merton ranked 16 in terms of total crimes and 16 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Merton were around 17,989 crimes with yearly crime rate of 83.60 (year) or 6.97 (month) ranking 189 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Outer London, Merton ranked 16 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 15 as per crime rate of Merton

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,774 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,266 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,105 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,494 1711,384 1720,257 16
Bromley2,253 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,193 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet3,100 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering1,879 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,287 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,819 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,272 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,415 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon3,532 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,435 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,642 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield2,978 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,158 222,638 136,086 2
Brent3,312 124,651 240,527 1

Merton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 387 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 251 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (400 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (213 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 443 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 255 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (436 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (234 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (383 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (331 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (422 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (290 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (408 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (348 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 471 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 451 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (442 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (336 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (399 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (336 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (377 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (307 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (434 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (325 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 309 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 258 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1023 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 78.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202690
January 202673
December 202582
November 202563
October 202584
September 202576
August 202580
July 2025102
June 202581
May 202585
April 202567
March 202573
February 202567

A total of 1267 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 97.46 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202673
January 2026106
December 2025119
November 2025100
October 2025103
September 202598
August 202587
July 2025115
June 202591
May 2025103
April 202593
March 202584
February 202595

A total of 798 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202662
January 202659
December 202593
November 202573
October 202559
September 202544
August 202551
July 202551
June 202546
May 202555
April 202580
March 202570
February 202555

A total of 5311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 408.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 471 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026387
January 2026400
December 2025443
November 2025436
October 2025383
September 2025422
August 2025408
July 2025471
June 2025442
May 2025399
April 2025377
March 2025434
February 2025309

A total of 983 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 75.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202646
January 202665
December 202581
November 202580
October 2025107
September 202574
August 2025106
July 202582
June 202595
May 20255
April 202595
March 202592
February 202555

A total of 806 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202647
January 202665
December 202572
November 202564
October 202555
September 202547
August 202553
July 202583
June 202569
May 202564
April 202567
March 202554
February 202566

A total of 3935 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 302.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 451 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026251
January 2026213
December 2025255
November 2025234
October 2025331
September 2025290
August 2025348
July 2025451
June 2025336
May 2025336
April 2025307
March 2025325
February 2025258

A total of 373 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202630
December 202522
November 202530
October 202524
September 202522
August 202526
July 202524
June 202529
May 202539
April 202530
March 202537
February 202530

A total of 234 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202613
December 202519
November 202513
October 202526
September 202521
August 202518
July 202524
June 202519
May 202516
April 202522
March 20257
February 202516

A total of 1422 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 109.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026100
January 2026116
December 2025103
November 2025119
October 2025116
September 2025100
August 202594
July 2025110
June 2025108
May 2025114
April 2025119
March 2025121
February 2025102

A total of 1610 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 123.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 221 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202686
January 202687
December 202584
November 202591
October 2025103
September 202581
August 2025122
July 2025125
June 2025115
May 2025145
April 2025174
March 2025221
February 2025176

A total of 389 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202632
January 202628
December 202534
November 202530
October 202522
September 202526
August 202525
July 202528
June 202526
May 202535
April 202536
March 202540
February 202527

A total of 117 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202611
December 20256
November 20255
October 20257
September 20258
August 20257
July 202513
June 202513
May 20259
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254

A total of 232 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202627
January 202619
December 202515
November 202520
October 20258
September 202518
August 202517
July 202519
June 202522
May 202513
April 202522
March 202513
February 202519

High Crime Locations Merton in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting7
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
2. Park Avenue Mews (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3
Possession of weapons3
Drugs3
Bicycle theft3
3. Wimbledon Bridge (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
Theft from the person1
Bicycle theft1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting2
Public order2
Theft from the person1
5. Ashbourne Terrace (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Theft from the person2
Shoplifting1
Robbery1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Rural Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery3

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