Crime Rate in Merton Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Merton Park

The total recorded crimes in Merton Park, Merton, UK in March 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Merton Park crime rate of 2.68 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 Merton Park, encompassing approximately 26,511 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Merton Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Crown Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Windermere Avenue with total crimes: 8

How safe is Merton Park?

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

  • Relative to Merton:

    • In 2024, Merton Park reported a higher crime volume than the Merton average, with 545 crimes compared to 500. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Merton Park witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Merton Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Merton average, with 979 crimes compared to 899. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Merton Park witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Merton, Merton Park has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Merton Park Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Merton Park has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 2.68 ranking 9th out of 19 in the Merton, UK

In 2024, the total Merton Park crimes were 545. The crime rate of Merton Park in 2024 was 20.56 (year) or 1.71 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Merton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Merton Park were around 979 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.93 (year) or 3.08 (month) ranking 7 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
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
Lower Morden43 17246 18503 18
Wandle23 20232 19493 19
Cannon Hill31 19222 20412 20

Merton Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 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 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20248
September 20244
August 20242
April 20249

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202515
January 202513
December 202428
November 202412
October 202412
September 202411
August 202414
July 20241
May 20243
April 202415

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 20256
January 202520
December 202413
November 202416
October 202411
September 202424
August 202423
April 202414

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
January 20258
December 20249
November 202412
October 202412
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Merton Park in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Crown Lane (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour7
Theft from the person3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Windermere Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Morden Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Crown Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Grasmere Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
8. Melrose Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. The Rush (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
10. Leafield Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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