WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Longthornton, Merton

Comprehensive safety analysis for Longthornton, localized within Merton.

Total Crimes

101
trending_up +26.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

83.29per 1k
trending_up +2.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

11,898

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences33
Anti-social Behaviour26
Other Theft9
Burglary8
Public Order5
Other Crime5
Vehicle Crime4
Criminal Damage & Arson4
Drug Offences2
Weapons Possession2
Robbery2
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Talbot Close Map
Burglary: 5
5
On or near Longthornton Road Map
Vehicle crime: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1
5
On or near Avenue Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Other crime: 1
5
On or near Oakleigh Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Other theft: 1Possession of weapons: 1
4
On or near Supermarket Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Limetree Place Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Hassocks Road Map
Drugs: 2Possession of weapons: 1
3
On or near Manor Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Mulholland Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Cedars Avenue Map
Robbery: 1Public order: 1
2

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Safety comparison within Merton district.

Local Rank

#16safest in Merton

City Average

71.05per 1k

Local Policing

Streatham Common and Vale

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Local Priorities

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Street drinkers/ Aggressive beggars on Streatham Vale
Reduce street drinking on Streatham Vale
We are taking a problem solving approach for long-term intervention using referrals to support services and seizing alcohol under the Public Spaces Protection Order. Issuing Community Protection Warnings to repeat offenders.

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

The ward officers will be patrolling the affected areas and will be enforcing the Local Authority PSPO. Repeat offenders will be issued with a Community Protection Warning.

Actioned: 24 May 2026

Speeding of cars, E scooters and cycling on the pavement in Streatham Vale.

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

To issue Traffic Offence Reports for people cycling on the pavement and seize/report people for using E scooters.
To engage with Community speed watch.

Actioned: 24 May 2026

Violence against Women and Girls.

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

To be a visible presence in areas on the ward where women feel unsafe. To encourage regular Walk and Talk sessions.

Actioned: 24 May 2026

Theft of Motor vehicles

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

To increase patrols/provide crime prevention advice in the areas where offences are occurring.

Actioned: 24 Feb 2026

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