Crime Rate in Longthornton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longthornton

The total recorded crimes in Longthornton, Merton, UK in February 2026 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longthornton crime rate of 1.81 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-31.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
Longthornton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Talbot Close with total crimes: 5
  • Stirling Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Longthornton)CrimesRank (Longthornton)CrimesRank (Longthornton)
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
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
HillsideNA NA380 15621 17
VillageNA NA263 17661 16
Lower MordenNA NA246 18503 18
WandleNA NA232 19493 19
Cannon HillNA NA222 20412 20

Longthornton 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 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 202610
December 20255
November 20254
October 20253
September 20252
August 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
May 20253
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202615
December 202510
November 20257
October 202512
September 20253
August 20253
July 20258
June 202514
May 20258
April 202512
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 408 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202628
January 202641
December 202533
November 202538
October 202523
September 202524
August 202519
July 202534
June 202543
May 202534
April 202519
March 202541
February 202531

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20255
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 267 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 20267
December 202519
November 20259
October 202513
September 202526
August 202529
July 202524
June 202529
May 202517
April 202530
March 202527
February 202522

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 202610
December 20255
November 20252
October 20253
September 20253
August 20253
July 20255
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20268
December 20253
November 20254
October 20258
September 20256
August 20254
July 20259
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20255
November 20253
September 20253
August 20251
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20257
November 20254
October 20259
September 20253
August 20254
July 20256
June 20254
May 20251
April 20255
March 202511
February 20252

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20267
December 20255
November 20253
October 20257
September 20254
August 20253
July 20253
June 20258
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
August 20252
July 20253
April 20251

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
September 20253
June 20252
May 20252
February 20252

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20251
May 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Longthornton in February 2026

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

1. Talbot Close (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Stirling Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
4. Mulholland Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Jolly Mews (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Manor Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. Windermere Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Byards Croft (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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