WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Lower Morden, Merton

Comprehensive safety analysis for Lower Morden, localized within Merton.

Total Crimes

36
trending_up +12.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

39.24per 1k
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Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

11,341

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour14
Violence & Sexual Offences10
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Robbery3
Burglary2
Drug Offences1
Other Theft1
Public Order1
Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6
6
On or near Dunster Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Alpha Place Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Camborne Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Parking Area Map
Robbery: 2
2
On or near Beaver Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Queen Elizabeth Terrace Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Lower Morden Lane Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Garth Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Cardinal Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Merton district.

Local Rank

#4safest in Merton

National Safety

Top 25%Safest

City Average

71.05per 1k

Local Policing

Lower Morden

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

The reduction of ASB emanating from the residents of HMO properties across the ward

Issued: 4 Mar 3026

Status Update

We will continue our work to tackle this issue by patrolling the area, utilising various ASB powers and liaising with our partners.

Actioned: 4 Jun 2026

Motor vehicle thefts, theft from and vehicle interference are often accompanied with violence. This is the main focus of concern on the ward and we will investigate each report extensively.

Issued: 4 Mar 2026

Status Update

We will continue to thoroughly investigate all reports of vehicle crime by leafleting, door knocking and sending out email appeals in an effort to identify CCTV and witnesses which will allow us to identify the offender(s).

Actioned: 4 Jun 2026

Residents have raised concerns around all general aspects of fraud ranging from online fraud to cold callers both on the phone and also the doorstep

Issued: 4 Mar 2026

Status Update

The team will continue to carry out patrols in highlighted streets to sign up more members to the met engage platform which is used by the team to deliver crime prevention advice. A crime prevention has been carried out on 18th March at Morden Park Baptist church.

Actioned: 4 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUN23

Cuppa with a Copper

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12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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Lower Morden Garden Centre, Lower Morden Lane Morden

JUL8

Cuppa with a Copper

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schedule

12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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Lower Morden Garden Centre, Lower Morden Lane Morden

JUL28

Cuppa with a Copper

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12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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Lower Morden Garden Centre, Lower Morden Lane Morden

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