Crime Rate in Lower Morden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lower Morden

The total recorded crimes in Lower Morden, Merton, UK in March 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lower Morden crime rate of 1.29 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Lower Morden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wolsey Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Cardinal Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cranmer Close 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Lower Morden has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 1.29 ranking 17th out of 19 in the Merton, UK

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.

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
Longthornton106 5550 5897 10
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
Wandle23 20232 19493 19
Cannon Hill31 19222 20412 20

Lower Morden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
August 20246

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 202413
April 202411

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 202516
December 20248
November 202414
October 202411
September 202414
August 20246
April 20245

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 202412
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Lower Morden in March 2025

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

1. Wolsey Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Cardinal Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Cranmer Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
4. Torrington Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Cleveland Rise (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Derwent Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
9. Coniston Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Camborne Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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