Crime Rate in Lower Morden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lower Morden

The total recorded crimes in Lower Morden, Merton, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lower Morden crime rate of 1.02 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
Lower Morden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dudley Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Camborne Road 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 May 2025 the Lower Morden has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 1.02 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lower Morden)CrimesRank (Lower Morden)CrimesRank (Lower Morden)
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
Longthornton76 8550 5897 10
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
Cannon Hill28 20222 20412 20

Lower Morden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20258
March 202511
February 202511
January 202516
December 20248
November 202414
October 202411
September 202414
August 20246

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20259
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 202412
August 20241

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 202413

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
August 20246

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243

High Crime Locations Lower Morden in May 2025

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

1. Dudley Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Camborne Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Amenity Way (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Salcombe Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Dunster Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wolsey Crescent (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Wentworth Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Claymore Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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