Crime Rate in Cannon Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cannon Hill

The total recorded crimes in Cannon Hill, Merton, UK in February 2026 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cannon Hill crime rate of 0.98 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Cannon Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastway with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Cannon Hill Lane 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 areas in the Merton.

    • 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 areas in the Merton.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Cannon Hill)CrimesRank (Cannon Hill)CrimesRank (Cannon Hill)
Cricket GreenNA NA860 21,677 1
Wimbledon Town & DundonaldNA NA1,159 11,528 2
GraveneyNA NA652 41,247 3
Colliers WoodNA NA717 31,215 4
Raynes ParkNA NA429 121,035 5
LongthorntonNA NA550 5897 10
AbbeyNA NA534 71,030 6
Merton ParkNA NA545 6979 7
St HelierNA NA491 11926 8
Lavender FieldsNA NA525 8922 9
Wimbledon ParkNA NA517 9795 12
Figge's MarshNA NA504 10854 11
Pollards HillNA NA404 13750 13
West BarnesNA NA393 14735 14
RavensburyNA NA371 16709 15
HillsideNA NA380 15621 17
VillageNA NA263 17661 16
Lower MordenNA NA246 18503 18
WandleNA NA232 19493 19

Cannon Hill 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20255
October 20253
August 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20252
November 20254
October 20252
September 20252
August 20254
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
September 20251
August 20251

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20266
December 20252
November 20251
October 20255
September 20253
August 20257
July 202514
June 202511
May 20252
April 20258
March 20259
February 20252

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20252
November 20254
October 20252
August 20252
July 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20266
December 202511
November 20257
October 20259
September 20257
August 20253
July 202512
June 202510
May 202511
April 20256
March 20257
February 202510

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
November 20251
September 20252
August 20253
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
June 20251

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20253
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20252
May 20253
March 20251

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
September 20253
August 20252
July 20252
May 20256
April 202513
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Cannon Hill in February 2026

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

1. Eastway (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Cannon Hill Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ashridge Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Buckleigh Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Thurleston Avenue (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Hillcross Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Haynt Walk (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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