Crime Rate in Merton Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Merton Park

The total recorded crimes in Merton Park, Merton, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Merton Park crime rate of 2.60 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Merton Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 35
  • Crown Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Morden Court with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Merton Park has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 2.60 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Merton Park)CrimesRank (Merton Park)CrimesRank (Merton Park)
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
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
Lower Morden34 19246 18503 18
Cannon Hill28 20222 20412 20

Merton Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 202514
February 202515
January 202513
December 202428
November 202412
October 202412
September 202411
August 202414
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20246

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 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 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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 May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting17
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Crown Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Morden Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
4. Windermere Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
5. Circle Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. London Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Tybenham Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Grasmere Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Poplar Road South (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Woodville Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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