Crime Rate in Merton Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Merton Park

The total recorded crimes in Merton Park, Merton, UK in February 2026 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Merton Park crime rate of 2.30 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Merton Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Crown Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Melrose Road with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Merton.

    • 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 areas in the Merton.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Merton Park)CrimesRank (Merton Park)CrimesRank (Merton Park)
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
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
Lower MordenNA NA246 18503 18
WandleNA NA232 19493 19
Cannon HillNA NA222 20412 20

Merton Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20268
December 20253
November 20255
October 20253
September 20252
August 202510
July 20251
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202617
December 20259
November 202521
October 202523
September 202525
August 202511
July 202518
June 20259
May 20259
April 202512
March 202514
February 202515

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20257
November 20253
October 20254
September 20254
August 20253
July 20256
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20254
October 20253
September 20252
August 20253
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20254
November 20252
October 20253
September 20255
August 20255
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202616
December 202517
November 202518
October 202520
September 202514
August 202522
July 202529
June 202523
May 202520
April 202517
March 202524
February 20256

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
November 20253
October 20252
September 20253
August 20251
May 20252
February 20254

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20254
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20261
December 20253
November 20253
October 20252
September 20252
August 20256
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202617
December 202514
November 202514
October 202517
September 202515
August 20255
July 20258
June 202517
May 202517
April 202511
March 202512
February 202512

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 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
October 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Merton Park in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting7
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Crown Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
3. Melrose Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Leafield Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Poplar Road South (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Goodwood Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Morden Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Windermere Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Morden Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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