Crime Statistics for Merton
Number of Crimes
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 177586. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 1767 in 2011-07. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 940 in 2014-02. There is a 87% (827) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 1370 |
| 2022-05 | 1298 |
| 2022-04 | 1137 |
| 2022-03 | 1492 |
| 2022-02 | 1092 |
| 2022-01 | 1128 |
| 2021-12 | 1113 |
| 2021-11 | 1146 |
Number of Reported Bicycle theft Crimes
A person commits bicycle theft if, without consent of the owner or other lawful authority, they take a pedal cycle for their own or another's use, or ride a pedal cycle knowing it to have been taken without such authority.
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 2895. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 54 in 2017-07. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 8 in 2021-02. There is a 575% (46) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Bike theft(s) |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 30 |
| 2022-05 | 20 |
| 2022-04 | 16 |
| 2022-03 | 20 |
| 2022-02 | 13 |
| 2022-01 | 16 |
| 2021-12 | 17 |
| 2021-11 | 29 |
Number of Reported Burglarys per Year
Burglary is the act of entering another's premises without authorization in order to commit a crime, such as theft.
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 14897. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 201 in 2011-02. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 45 in 2021-02. There is a 346% (156) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Burglary(s) |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 90 |
| 2022-05 | 68 |
| 2022-04 | 45 |
| 2022-03 | 76 |
| 2022-02 | 64 |
| 2022-01 | 66 |
| 2021-12 | 67 |
| 2021-11 | 67 |
Number of Reported Criminal Damage and Arson Crimes per Year
Property damage is damage or destruction of real or tangible personal property, caused by negligence, willful destruction, or act of nature.
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 11100. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 127 in 2012-01. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 43 in 2021-02. There is a 195% (84) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 65 |
| 2022-05 | 93 |
| 2022-04 | 64 |
| 2022-03 | 85 |
| 2022-02 | 46 |
| 2022-01 | 83 |
| 2021-12 | 61 |
| 2021-11 | 50 |
Number of Reported Drug Related Crimes per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 5551. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 106 in 2020-05. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 18 in 2018-05. There is a 488% (88) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 47 |
| 2022-05 | 38 |
| 2022-04 | 42 |
| 2022-03 | 48 |
| 2022-02 | 37 |
| 2022-01 | 32 |
| 2021-12 | 41 |
| 2021-11 | 47 |
Number of Reported Other Crimes per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 6588. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 567 in 2011-05. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 3 in 2014-11. There is a 18800% (564) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 9 |
| 2022-05 | 13 |
| 2022-04 | 16 |
| 2022-03 | 12 |
| 2022-02 | 17 |
| 2022-01 | 16 |
| 2021-12 | 21 |
| 2021-11 | 11 |
Number of Reported Other Thefts per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 14917. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 225 in 2012-05. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 42 in 2020-05. There is a 435% (183) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 111 |
| 2022-05 | 104 |
| 2022-04 | 98 |
| 2022-03 | 115 |
| 2022-02 | 101 |
| 2022-01 | 87 |
| 2021-12 | 103 |
| 2021-11 | 102 |
Number of Reported Possession of Weapons per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 670. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 17 in 2017-07. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2014-08. There is a 1600% (16) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 5 |
| 2022-05 | 6 |
| 2022-04 | 4 |
| 2022-03 | 6 |
| 2022-02 | 6 |
| 2022-01 | 4 |
| 2021-12 | 7 |
| 2021-11 | 7 |
Number of Reported Public Disorder and Weapons per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2013 was 711. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 50 in 2011-11. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 24 in 2013-01. There is a 108% (26) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2013-04 | 30 |
| 2013-03 | 36 |
| 2013-02 | 28 |
| 2013-01 | 24 |
| 2012-12 | 25 |
| 2012-11 | 29 |
| 2012-10 | 40 |
| 2012-09 | 46 |
Number of Reported Public Order Crimes per Year
Crime which involves acts that interfere with the operations of society and the ability of people to function efficiently
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 6722. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 102 in 2021-06. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 25 in 2013-05. There is a 308% (77) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 85 |
| 2022-05 | 72 |
| 2022-04 | 71 |
| 2022-03 | 85 |
| 2022-02 | 61 |
| 2022-01 | 55 |
| 2021-12 | 39 |
| 2021-11 | 74 |
Number of Reported Robbery Crimes per Year
Crime which involves acts that interfere with the operations of society and the ability of people to function efficiently
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 3892. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 64 in 2011-10. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 6 in 2020-04. There is a 966% (58) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 41 |
| 2022-05 | 37 |
| 2022-04 | 26 |
| 2022-03 | 37 |
| 2022-02 | 28 |
| 2022-01 | 24 |
| 2021-12 | 18 |
| 2021-11 | 18 |
Number of Reported Shoplifting Crimes per Year
Shoplifting is the theft of goods from an open retail establishment, typically by concealing a store item on one's person, in pockets, under clothes, or in a bag, and leaving the store without paying.
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 7519. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 102 in 2017-10. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 24 in 2020-04. There is a 325% (78) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 65 |
| 2022-05 | 55 |
| 2022-04 | 40 |
| 2022-03 | 47 |
| 2022-02 | 43 |
| 2022-01 | 43 |
| 2021-12 | 50 |
| 2021-11 | 51 |
Number of Reported Theft of a Person per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 2497. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 55 in 2019-12. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 4 in 2020-05. There is a 1275% (51) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 19 |
| 2022-05 | 12 |
| 2022-04 | 17 |
| 2022-03 | 19 |
| 2022-02 | 24 |
| 2022-01 | 11 |
| 2021-12 | 25 |
| 2021-11 | 41 |
Number of Reported Vehicle Crimes per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 16597. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 205 in 2020-01. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 71 in 2015-09. There is a 188% (134) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 149 |
| 2022-05 | 163 |
| 2022-04 | 124 |
| 2022-03 | 112 |
| 2022-02 | 124 |
| 2022-01 | 97 |
| 2021-12 | 98 |
| 2021-11 | 116 |
Number of Reported Violence and Sexual Offences per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 29848. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 387 in 2021-06. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 142 in 2013-12. There is a 172% (245) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 338 |
| 2022-05 | 341 |
| 2022-04 | 314 |
| 2022-03 | 310 |
| 2022-02 | 304 |
| 2022-01 | 333 |
| 2021-12 | 319 |
| 2021-11 | 278 |
Number of Reported Violent Offences per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2013 was 4965. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 208 in 2011-06. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 129 in 2013-03. There is a 61% (79) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2013-04 | 177 |
| 2013-03 | 129 |
| 2013-02 | 151 |
| 2013-01 | 185 |
| 2012-12 | 159 |
| 2012-11 | 169 |
| 2012-10 | 173 |
| 2012-09 | 166 |
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