WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Wandle, Merton

Comprehensive safety analysis for Wandle, localized within Merton.

Total Crimes

36
trending_down -5.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

29.73per 1k
trending_down -3.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

5,608

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences9
Anti-social Behaviour6
Shoplifting5
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Other Theft3
Public Order3
Burglary2
Theft from Person2
Vehicle Crime1
Robbery1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Bus/Coach Station Map
Shoplifting: 5Violence and sexual offences: 3Other crime: 1
11
On or near Lacock Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Kipling Drive Map
Burglary: 1Theft from the person: 1
2
On or near Hilborough Close Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2
On or near North Road Map
Public order: 2
2
On or near Downside Close Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Haccombe Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near East Road Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Shelley Way Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Hotham Road Mews Map
Public order: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Merton district.

Local Rank

#3safest in Merton

National Safety

Top 12%Safest

City Average

71.05per 1k

Local Policing

Wandle

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

Anti-social Behaviour in the local area, including Wandle Meadow Nature Reserve.

Issued: 16 Dec 2025

Status Update

SNT will conduct regular high visibility patrols focusing in on the hotspots. To deter crime and provide reassurance.

Actioned: 16 Mar 2026

Drug Dealing

Issued: 16 Dec 2025

Status Update

SNT will target drug dealers to reduce drug crime on the ward, reduce drug related ASB and work with partner agencies for long term problem solving.

Actioned: 16 Mar 2026

Violence Against Women and Girls

Issued: 16 Dec 2025

Status Update

Wandle SNT will patrol locations highlighted as an area of concern and work with the community about what we can do to address concerns. We will hold Walk and Talk events encouraging females to join and discuss safety concerns. We will work with partners to better increase our accessibility, visibility and to offer advice and support.

Actioned: 16 Mar 2026

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