Crime Rate in Hillside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hillside

The total recorded crimes in Hillside, Merton, UK in July 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hillside crime rate of 0.71 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
Hillside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Alwyne Road with total crimes: 5
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre 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 July 2025 the Hillside has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 0.37 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hillside)CrimesRank (Hillside)CrimesRank (Hillside)
Cricket Green143 2860 21,677 1
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald177 11,159 11,528 2
Graveney123 3652 41,247 3
Colliers Wood118 4717 31,215 4
Raynes Park86 8429 121,035 5
Longthornton95 6550 5897 10
Wimbledon Park97 5517 9795 12
Abbey67 14534 71,030 6
Merton Park78 12545 6979 7
Village94 7263 17661 16
St Helier60 17491 11926 8
Lavender Fields83 9525 8922 9
Figge's Marsh81 10504 10854 11
Pollards Hill79 11404 13750 13
West Barnes72 13393 14735 14
Ravensbury65 15371 16709 15
Lower Morden33 20246 18503 18
Wandle43 18232 19493 19
Cannon Hill42 19222 20412 20

Hillside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20255
March 20251
January 20251
November 20247
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202514
May 20253
April 202512
March 202515
February 202510
January 202515
December 202421
November 202410
October 202412
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20251
May 20254
April 20257
March 20251
February 20254
January 202511
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 20259
April 20257
March 20259
February 20252
January 20253
December 202411
November 202410
October 202417
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 202518
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
August 20241

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
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

High Crime Locations Hillside in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Robbery2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Alwyne Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
3. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Worple Road Mews (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cranbrook Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
6. Francis Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Compton Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
8. Delamere Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Elm Grove (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Thornton Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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