Crime Rate in Longthornton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longthornton

The total recorded crimes in Longthornton, Merton, UK in May 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longthornton crime rate of 1.86 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (78.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-43.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Longthornton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windmill Road with total crimes: 7
  • Mulholland Close with total crimes: 5
  • Talbot Close with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Merton.

    • 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 areas in the Merton.

  • 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 May 2025 the Longthornton has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 1.86 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Longthornton)CrimesRank (Longthornton)CrimesRank (Longthornton)
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
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
Hillside48 17380 15621 17
Village47 18263 17661 16
Wandle49 16232 19493 19
Lower Morden34 19246 18503 18
Cannon Hill28 20222 20412 20

Longthornton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202519
March 202541
February 202531
January 202524
December 202430
November 202427
October 202432
September 202424
August 202423

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202530
March 202527
February 202522
January 20254
December 202417
November 202419
October 202420
September 202412
August 202416

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20252
February 20255
January 202510
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 202511
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255
January 202510
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
September 20242

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 202411
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Longthornton in May 2025

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

1. Windmill Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Mulholland Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Talbot Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Longthornton Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
6. Bennetts Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pentlands Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Burley Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Beckway Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Firs Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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