Crime Rate in Hillside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hillside

The total recorded crimes in Hillside, Merton, UK in February 2026 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hillside crime rate of 0.43 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Hillside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alwyne Road with total crimes: 6
  • St Mark'S Place with total crimes: 5
  • Delamere Road with total crimes: 3

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hillside)CrimesRank (Hillside)CrimesRank (Hillside)
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
VillageNA NA263 17661 16
Lower MordenNA NA246 18503 18
WandleNA NA232 19493 19
Cannon HillNA NA222 20412 20

Hillside 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 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

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

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
December 20253
November 20257
October 202510
September 202511
August 20253
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20251
September 20253
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
February 20251

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20266
December 20255
November 20254
October 202512
September 20257
August 202510
July 202512
June 20259
May 20259
April 20257
March 20259
February 20252

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 20257
November 20254
October 20253
September 20253
August 20254
July 202510
June 20251
May 20254
April 20257
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20265
December 202516
November 202512
October 202515
September 20256
August 20258
July 202511
June 202514
May 20253
April 202512
March 202515
February 202510

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20256
November 20258
October 20254
September 20255
August 20257
July 202512
June 202512
May 202518
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
November 20255
October 20255
September 20253
August 20253
July 20253
June 20253
April 20255
March 20251

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
November 20253
October 20251
September 20254
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
October 20254
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20252
October 20254
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
October 20251
May 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Hillside in February 2026

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

1. Alwyne Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Mark'S Place (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Delamere Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
4. Bernard Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Edge Hill Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mason Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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