Crime Rate in Merton Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Merton Park

The total recorded crimes in Merton Park, Merton, UK in July 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Merton Park crime rate of 2.94 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
Merton Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Morden Court with total crimes: 9
  • 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 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 July 2025 the Merton Park has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 2.94 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Merton Park)CrimesRank (Merton Park)CrimesRank (Merton Park)
Cricket Green143 2860 21,677 1
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald177 11,159 11,528 2
Graveney123 3652 41,247 3
Colliers Wood118 4717 31,215 4
Raynes Park86 8429 121,035 5
Longthornton95 6550 5897 10
Wimbledon Park97 5517 9795 12
Abbey67 14534 71,030 6
Village94 7263 17661 16
St Helier60 17491 11926 8
Lavender Fields83 9525 8922 9
Figge's Marsh81 10504 10854 11
Pollards Hill79 11404 13750 13
West Barnes72 13393 14735 14
Ravensbury65 15371 16709 15
Hillside62 16380 15621 17
Lower Morden33 20246 18503 18
Wandle43 18232 19493 19
Cannon Hill42 19222 20412 20

Merton Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20248
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20259
May 20259
April 202512
March 202514
February 202515
January 202513
December 202428
November 202412
October 202412
September 202411
August 202414

A total of 226 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202523
May 202520
April 202517
March 202524
February 20256
January 202520
December 202413
November 202416
October 202411
September 202424
August 202423

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202517
May 202517
April 202511
March 202512
February 202512
January 20258
December 20249
November 202412
October 202412
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Morden Court (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Windermere Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Crown Lane (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Rush (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Morden Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Poplar Road South (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Cedars Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Hatherleigh Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Crown Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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