Crime Rate in Cannon Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cannon Hill

The total recorded crimes in Cannon Hill, Merton, UK in March 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cannon Hill crime rate of 1.21 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 Cannon Hill, encompassing approximately 25,539 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Cannon Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Monkleigh Road with total crimes: 3
  • Eastway with total crimes: 2

How safe is Cannon Hill?

To understand the safety of Cannon Hill, we need to analyze Cannon Hill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Merton:

    • In 2024, Cannon Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Merton average, with 222 crimes compared to 500.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cannon Hill recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cannon Hill had fewer crimes than the Merton average, with 412 crimes compared to 899. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cannon Hill recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Merton, Cannon Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Cannon Hill Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Cannon Hill has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 1.21 ranking 19th out of 19 in the Merton, UK

In 2024, the total Cannon Hill crimes were 222. The crime rate of Cannon Hill in 2024 was 8.69 (year) or 0.72 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Merton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cannon Hill were around 412 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.13 (year) or 1.34 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Merton.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Merton)CrimesRank (Merton)CrimesRank (Merton)
Cricket Green129 4860 21,677 1
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald163 11,159 11,528 2
Graveney156 2652 41,247 3
Colliers Wood150 3717 31,215 4
Raynes Park63 11429 121,035 5
Longthornton106 5550 5897 10
Abbey63 10534 71,030 6
Merton Park71 9545 6979 7
Wimbledon Park86 6517 9795 12
Lavender Fields84 7525 8922 9
St Helier62 14491 11926 8
Figge's Marsh74 8504 10854 11
West Barnes62 12393 14735 14
Pollards Hill61 15404 13750 13
Ravensbury62 13371 16709 15
Hillside49 16380 15621 17
Village41 18263 17661 16
Lower Morden43 17246 18503 18
Wandle23 20232 19493 19

Cannon Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (6 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20247
September 20249
August 20242
April 20245

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202510
January 20258
December 202410
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
August 202411
April 20245

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 202412
September 20247
August 20246
April 20243

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
November 20246
September 20242
August 20241
April 202414

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Cannon Hill in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Monkleigh Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Eastway (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Westcroft Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Buckleigh Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Avalon Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Whatley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Northernhay Walk (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Parkway (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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