Merton is among the top 10 safest boroughs in London. The overall crime rate in Merton in 2021 was 62 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to London's overall crime rate, coming in 40% lower than the London rate of 87 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Merton is among the top 10 safest cities, and the 2,169th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
The most common crimes in Merton are violence and sexual offences, with 4,527 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 22. This is 3.5% higher than 2020's figure of 4,367 offences and a difference of 0.78 from 2020's crime rate of 21. Merton's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 87 offences recorded in 2021, a decrease of 15% from 2020's figure of 100 crimes.
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39% lower, regional crime rate
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23% lower, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Merton is 39% lower than London and 23% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Merton represent the time frame between July 2019 and June 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 04 Aug, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 62 | 12,841 |
| 2020 | 65 | 13,453 |
| 2019 | 69 | 14,289 |
| 2018 | 68 | 14,095 |
| 2017 | 65 | 13,522 |
| 2016 | 62 | 12,867 |
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| Merton | London | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 5,220 | 25.27 | 303,000 | 33.85 | 34% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 304 | 1.47 | 21,536 | 2.41 | 64% safer |
| Burglary | 909 | 4.40 | 52,414 | 5.85 | 33% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 1,006 | 4.87 | 53,198 | 5.94 | 22% safer |
| Drugs | 607 | 2.94 | 43,227 | 4.83 | 64% safer |
| Other Crime | 202 | 0.98 | 10,265 | 1.15 | 17% safer |
| Other Theft | 1,304 | 6.31 | 90,137 | 10.07 | 60% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 87 | 0.42 | 5,014 | 0.56 | 33% safer |
| Public Order | 1,091 | 5.28 | 61,305 | 6.85 | 30% safer |
| Robbery | 340 | 1.65 | 22,528 | 2.52 | 53% safer |
| Shoplifting | 717 | 3.47 | 33,674 | 3.76 | 8% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 235 | 1.14 | 39,809 | 4.45 | 290% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 1,512 | 7.32 | 98,517 | 11.00 | 50% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 4,527 | 21.92 | 244,978 | 27.36 | 25% safer |
| Borough | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond upon Thames | 11,210 | 56.61 | 10% safer |
| Harrow | 14,460 | 57.57 | 8% safer |
| Bexley | 14,880 | 59.93 | 3.7% safer |
| Sutton | 12,704 | 61.57 | 0.97% safer |
| Kingston upon Thames | 10,995 | 61.94 | 0.37% safer |
| Merton | 12,841 | 62.17 | - |
| Havering | 16,749 | 64.53 | 3.7% more dangerous |
| Bromley | 22,194 | 66.78 | 7% more dangerous |
| Barnet | 26,555 | 67.08 | 7% more dangerous |
| Wandsworth | 24,775 | 75.15 | 17% more dangerous |
| Redbridge | 23,718 | 77.71 | 20% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2022 | Bicycle theft | On or near Wilton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Drugs | On or near Cardigan Road | Local resolution |
| June 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Park Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Other theft | On or near Kimble Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Woodland Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Other crime | On or near Lincoln Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Other theft | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Stuart Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Queen'S Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Other theft | On or near Nursery Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Worcester Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Other theft | On or near Allington Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near South Lodge Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Harcourt Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Hampton Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Other theft | On or near Wilton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Other theft | On or near Elsrick Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Draxmont | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Other theft | On or near Mitcham Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 17 | 18 | 33 | 25 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.5 | Safer |
| Burglary | 7 | 8 | 4.7 | 4.4 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 5 | 5.0 | 4.9 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.2 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 2.9 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.87 | 0.93 | 1.0 | 0.98 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.47 | 0.51 | 0.48 | 0.42 | Safer |
| Public Order | 4.7 | 4.6 | 5 | 5 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 1.9 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 1.6 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 4.8 | 3.5 | 2.7 | 3.5 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 1.5 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Merton that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Recreation Ground | 13 | - | - | - | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| All Saints Recreation Ground | - | - | 1 | - | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| Cannon Hill Common | 6 | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | 0.62 |
| Cricket Green | 6 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 3.7 |
| Drax Playing Field | 3 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0.29 |
| Emmanuel School Playing Field | 3 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0.68 |
| John Innes Recreation Ground | 3 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 1.8 |
| Joseph Hood Recreation Ground | 1 | - | 1 | - | 7 | 3 | 1.4 |
| King George's Playing Field | 7 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | 1.6 |
| London Road Playing Fields | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 1.2 |
| Morden Hall Park | 18 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 1.3 |
| Morden Park | 2 | 4 | - | - | 3 | 2 | 0.25 |
| Prince George's Playing Field | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0.07 |
| Raynes Park Tennis Club | - | - | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 24 |
| Sherwood Park | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 17 |
| Tamworth Farm Recreation Ground | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1.2 |
| Wimbledon College Playing Fields | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 0.62 |
| City | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Merton | 62.17 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 7% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 25% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 91.10 | 32% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 93.77 | 34% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.37 | 39% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.75 | 44% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 127.90 | 51% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 137.17 | 55% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 145.60 | 57% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 153.06 | 59% more dangerous |
Wimbledon Broadway North is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Merton, followed by Mitcham East in second place, and Morden Central as the third most dangerous area. Merton's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Cannon Hill, Cottenham Park, and Merton Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon Hill | 233 | 30 | 25th |
| Colliers Wood | 744 | 78 | Sixth |
| Cottenham Park | 263 | 33 | 24th |
| Graveney | 444 | 52 | 19th |
| Lavender Park | 450 | 56 | 16th |
| Lonesome | 605 | 69 | Ninth |
| Lower Morden | 263 | 36 | 21st |
| Merton Church Road & Phipps Bridge | 545 | 65 | 11th |
| Merton Park | 263 | 33 | 23rd |
| Mitcham East | 783 | 93 | Second |
| Mitcham South | 713 | 83 | Fourth |
| Mitcham West | 666 | 71 | Eighth |
| Morden Central | 776 | 88 | Third |
| Pollards Hill | 513 | 69 | Tenth |
| Raynes Park | 652 | 78 | Fifth |
| Rowan Road | 538 | 63 | 12th |
| South Wimbledon | 478 | 52 | 18th |
| St Helier North | 518 | 59 | 14th |
| West Barnes | 410 | 49 | 20th |
| Wimbledon Broadway North | 796 | 107 | First |
| Wimbledon Broadway South | 645 | 71 | Seventh |
| Wimbledon Chase | 279 | 34 | 22nd |
| Wimbledon Common | 297 | 53 | 17th |
| Wimbledon Hill | 449 | 57 | 15th |
| Wimbledon Park & Durnsford Road | 523 | 62 | 13th |
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Merton for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Wimbledon Chase (100) | Mitcham South (337) |
| Bicycle Theft | Pollards Hill (1) | Raynes Park (41) |
| Burglary | Lower Morden (16) | Wimbledon Common (43) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Cannon Hill (18) | Mitcham South (89) |
| Drugs | Cottenham Park (5) | Mitcham East (50) |
| Other Crime | Cottenham Park (1) | Wimbledon Broadway North (14) |
| Other Theft | Lower Morden (15) | Wimbledon Broadway North (90) |
| Possession of Weapons | Cannon Hill (1) | Mitcham East (9) |
| Public Order | Cottenham Park (13) | Wimbledon Broadway North (78) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Wimbledon Common (3) | Rowan Road (40) |
| Shoplifting | Cannon Hill (1) | Wimbledon Broadway North (118) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | West Barnes (1) | Wimbledon Broadway North (74) |
| Vehicle Crime | Wimbledon Broadway South (35) | Wimbledon Common (77) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Wimbledon Chase (82) | Mitcham East (304) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Merton change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Merton saw a 293% increase in anti-social behaviour. Merton saw a large fall in theft from the person during April, when it fell by 83% compared to April in 2019. Shoplifting saw a fall in every month of Merton's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +33% | +293% | +198% | +78% | +51% | +54% | +61% | +64% | +92% | +71% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | +5% | -13% | -20% | +22% | +96% | -2% | -6% | +80% | +41% |
| Burglary | -52% | -55% | -47% | -24% | -40% | -25% | -38% | -48% | -56% | -34% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +2% | -43% | -15% | -23% | +16% | +10% | +10% | -1% | +26% | +15% |
| Drugs | +100% | +47% | +159% | +79% | +47% | -6% | -5% | +35% | +20% | +48% |
| Other Crime | +17% | +11% | -65% | +33% | +24% | +27% | - | +58% | +178% | -21% |
| Other Theft | -7% | -62% | -65% | -37% | -20% | -22% | -9% | -33% | -35% | -22% |
| Possession of Weapons | -67% | +18% | +11% | -50% | -36% | - | +33% | +33% | -10% | +33% |
| Public Order | -25% | -21% | +12% | +61% | +13% | +8% | +26% | +65% | -24% | +31% |
| Robbery | +16% | -74% | -61% | -16% | +23% | -6% | +48% | -13% | -20% | -15% |
| Shoplifting | -31% | -47% | -28% | -28% | -20% | -32% | - | -23% | -28% | -15% |
| Theft From the Person | -40% | -83% | -77% | -72% | -59% | -62% | -14% | -59% | -71% | -77% |
| Vehicle Crime | +26% | -40% | +6% | +15% | +33% | +23% | +13% | +1% | +6% | -46% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -15% | +11% | +5% | -1% | +1% | +19% | +20% | +27% | -6% | -6% |
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