Crime Rate in Longthornton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longthornton

The total recorded crimes in Longthornton, Merton, UK in March 2025 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longthornton crime rate of 2.60 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 Longthornton, encompassing approximately 40,775 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (32.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
Longthornton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bennetts Close with total crimes: 9
  • Oxford Close with total crimes: 8
  • Stirling Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Longthornton?

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

  • Relative to Merton:

    • In 2024, Longthornton reported a higher crime volume than the Merton average, with 550 crimes compared to 500. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Longthornton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Longthornton had fewer crimes than the Merton average, with 897 crimes compared to 899. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Longthornton witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Merton, Longthornton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Longthornton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Longthornton has recorded 106 crimes with crime rate of 2.60 ranking 5th out of 19 in the Merton, UK

In 2024, the total Longthornton crimes were 550. The crime rate of Longthornton in 2024 was 13.49 (year) or 1.12 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Merton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Longthornton were around 897 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.00 (year) or 1.83 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Merton.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Merton)CrimesRank (Merton)CrimesRank (Merton)
Cricket Green129 4860 21,677 1
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald163 11,159 11,528 2
Graveney156 2652 41,247 3
Colliers Wood150 3717 31,215 4
Raynes Park63 11429 121,035 5
Abbey63 10534 71,030 6
Merton Park71 9545 6979 7
Wimbledon Park86 6517 9795 12
Lavender Fields84 7525 8922 9
St Helier62 14491 11926 8
Figge's Marsh74 8504 10854 11
West Barnes62 12393 14735 14
Pollards Hill61 15404 13750 13
Ravensbury62 13371 16709 15
Hillside49 16380 15621 17
Village41 18263 17661 16
Lower Morden43 17246 18503 18
Wandle23 20232 19493 19
Cannon Hill31 19222 20412 20

Longthornton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202531
January 202524
December 202430
November 202427
October 202432
September 202424
August 202423
April 202424

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 202510
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 20248
August 20242
April 20247

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202522
January 20254
December 202417
November 202419
October 202420
September 202412
August 202416
April 202419

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
November 20242
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 202411
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 202510
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 20244
April 20247

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Longthornton in March 2025

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

1. Bennetts Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
2. Oxford Close (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Stirling Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
4. Talbot Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bennetts Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Other crime1
6. Warminster Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Firs Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
8. Oak Row (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Avenue Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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