Crime Rate in Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Village

The total recorded crimes in Village, Merton, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Village crime rate of 0.46 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 Village, encompassing approximately 102,427 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dunmore Road with total crimes: 9
  • Clifton Road with total crimes: 3
  • The Green with total crimes: 3

How safe is Village?

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

  • Relative to Merton:

    • In 2024, Village demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Merton average, with 263 crimes compared to 500.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Village recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Merton.

    • In 2023, Village had fewer crimes than the Merton average, with 661 crimes compared to 899. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Village recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Merton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Village Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Village has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 0.99 ranking 18th out of 19 in the Merton, UK

In 2024, the total Village crimes were 263. The crime rate of Village in 2024 was 7.97 (year) or 0.66 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Merton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Village were around 661 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.66 (year) or 1.14 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Merton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Village)CrimesRank (Village)CrimesRank (Village)
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
Pollards Hill68 11404 13750 13
West Barnes57 13393 14735 14
Ravensbury53 14371 16709 15
Hillside48 17380 15621 17
Wandle49 16232 19493 19
Lower Morden34 19246 18503 18
Cannon Hill28 20222 20412 20

Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20257
February 20259
January 202511
December 202415
November 20249
October 20245
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20257
January 20254
December 20249
November 20247
October 202413
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202514
March 20258
February 20256
January 202510
December 20249
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20259
February 20258
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20246
August 20245

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251

High Crime Locations Village in May 2025

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

1. Dunmore Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Clifton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Green (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Public order1
4. High Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
5. Cedar Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. West Place (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
7. Burdett Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Durrington Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Crescent Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ridgway (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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