Crime Rate in Lower Morden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lower Morden

The total recorded crimes in Lower Morden, Merton, UK in February 2026 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lower Morden crime rate of 0.78 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 Lower Morden, encompassing approximately 33,303 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Lower Morden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salcombe Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Wolsey Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Rougemont Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Lower Morden?

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

  • Relative to Merton:

    • In 2024, Lower Morden demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Merton average, with 246 crimes compared to 500.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lower Morden recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Merton.

    • In 2023, Lower Morden had fewer crimes than the Merton average, with 503 crimes compared to 899. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lower Morden recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Merton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Merton, Lower Morden has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Lower Morden Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Lower Morden crimes were 246. The crime rate of Lower Morden in 2024 was 7.39 (year) or 0.62 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Merton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lower Morden were around 503 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.10 (year) or 1.26 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Merton.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Lower Morden)CrimesRank (Lower Morden)CrimesRank (Lower Morden)
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
LongthorntonNA NA550 5897 10
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
WandleNA NA232 19493 19
Cannon HillNA NA222 20412 20

Lower Morden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20269
December 20252
November 20257
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20265
December 20252
November 20254
October 20257
September 20252
August 20256
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20258
March 20259
February 20252

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
November 20256
October 20257
September 20253
August 202523
July 20253
June 20254
April 20252
March 20253

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20252
October 20254
September 20255
August 20251
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20266
December 20257
November 202511
October 202515
September 202514
August 202513
July 202513
June 202514
May 202516
April 20258
March 202511
February 202511

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20253
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20252
November 20252
October 20255
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20254
November 20253
October 202513
September 20256
August 202520
July 20256
June 20255
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20252
August 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20252
March 20251

A total of 3 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
September 20251
July 20251

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
September 20253
June 20251
April 20252

High Crime Locations Lower Morden in February 2026

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

1. Salcombe Drive (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
2. Wolsey Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rougemont Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Glenthorpe Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Garth Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Nova Mews (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Dudley Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Amberley Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Claymore Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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