Crime Rate in Hillside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hillside

The total recorded crimes in Hillside, Merton, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hillside crime rate of 0.55 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 Hillside, encompassing approximately 87,565 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Hillside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • St Mark'S Place with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hillside?

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

  • Relative to Merton:

    • In 2024, Hillside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Merton average, with 380 crimes compared to 500.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hillside recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Merton.

    • In 2023, Hillside had fewer crimes than the Merton average, with 621 crimes compared to 899. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hillside recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Merton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hillside Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hillside has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 0.53 ranking 17th out of 19 in the Merton, UK

In 2024, the total Hillside crimes were 380. The crime rate of Hillside in 2024 was 10.05 (year) or 0.84 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Merton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hillside were around 621 crimes with yearly crime rate of 7.09 (year) or 0.59 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Merton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hillside)CrimesRank (Hillside)CrimesRank (Hillside)
Cricket Green127 2860 21,677 1
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald136 11,159 11,528 2
Graveney96 3652 41,247 3
Colliers Wood88 5717 31,215 4
Lavender Fields94 4525 8922 9
Raynes Park81 6429 121,035 5
Longthornton76 8550 5897 10
Abbey75 9534 71,030 6
Merton Park69 10545 6979 7
Figge's Marsh76 7504 10854 11
St Helier50 15491 11926 8
Wimbledon Park66 12517 9795 12
Pollards Hill68 11404 13750 13
West Barnes57 13393 14735 14
Ravensbury53 14371 16709 15
Village47 18263 17661 16
Wandle49 16232 19493 19
Lower Morden34 19246 18503 18
Cannon Hill28 20222 20412 20

Hillside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Bicycle theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202512
March 202515
February 202510
January 202515
December 202421
November 202410
October 202412
September 20248
August 20247
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20251
February 20254
January 202511
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20259
February 20252
January 20253
December 202411
November 202410
October 202417
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
August 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20251
January 20251
November 20247
October 20241
September 20243
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Hillside in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Robbery1
2. St Mark'S Place (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
4. Pentney Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cranbrook Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
8. Mansel Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Alwyne Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
10. B235 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1

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