Crime Rate in Pollards Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pollards Hill

The total recorded crimes in Pollards Hill, Merton, UK in May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pollards Hill crime rate of 1.55 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 Pollards Hill, encompassing approximately 43,759 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Pollards Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Northumberland Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Caernarvon Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Pollards Hill?

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

  • Relative to Merton:

    • In 2024, Pollards Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Merton average, with 404 crimes compared to 500.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pollards Hill recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Merton.

    • In 2023, Pollards Hill had fewer crimes than the Merton average, with 750 crimes compared to 899. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pollards Hill recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Merton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Merton, Pollards Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Pollards Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pollards Hill has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 1.55 ranking 11th out of 19 in the Merton, UK

In 2024, the total Pollards Hill crimes were 404. The crime rate of Pollards Hill in 2024 was 9.23 (year) or 0.77 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Merton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pollards Hill were around 750 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.14 (year) or 1.43 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Merton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pollards Hill)CrimesRank (Pollards Hill)CrimesRank (Pollards Hill)
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
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

Pollards Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 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 Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202523
March 202522
February 202517
January 202514
December 202418
November 202410
October 202421
September 202419
August 202417
July 20241

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202525
March 202513
February 20258
January 20258
December 20249
November 202412
October 20246
September 202414
August 202416

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202519
March 202510
February 20259
January 202510
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20252
December 20245
September 20241

High Crime Locations Pollards Hill in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
2. Northumberland Gardens (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Caernarvon Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
4. Franklin Crescent (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Southampton Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hazel Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
7. Matthew Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Castleton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Lindsey Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Radnor Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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