Crime in Cannon Hill: statistics, rates and trends
321 crimes were recorded in Cannon Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 32.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cannon Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Cannon Hill
- Types of crime in Cannon Hill
- Cannon Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cannon Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cannon Hill
- Demographics of Cannon Hill
- Questions about crime in Cannon Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (100), anti-social behaviour (51) and vehicle crime (40) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,712th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Cannon Hill | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 321 | 16,220 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.1 | 74.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,998 | 218,539 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Cannon Hill of any year here (321 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 321 | 32.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 380 | 38.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 438 | 43.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 447 | 44.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 505 | 50.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 465 | 46.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 528 | 52.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 471 | 47.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 512 | 51.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 23 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (71% below) and anti-social behaviour (67% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 23 to 29, while anti-social behaviour fell from 87 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 | 10.0 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 5.1 | 15.4 | -41% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 4.0 | 5.0 | -11% |
| Other theft | 29 | 2.9 | 6.4 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 1.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Cannon Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cannon Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merton Park | 831 | 100.6 | +213% |
| Lower Morden | 467 | 40.6 | +26% |
| Raynes Park | 845 | 60.1 | +87% |
| West Barnes | 761 | 70.7 | +120% |
| St Helier | 812 | 70.0 | +118% |
| Wimbledon Town & Dundonald | 1,281 | 99.3 | +209% |
| Hillside | 531 | 60.0 | +87% |
| Abbey | 778 | 84.2 | +162% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Cannon Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 30 |
| On or near Avalon Close | 14 |
| On or near Innes Close | 14 |
| On or near Martin Way | 14 |
| On or near Heyford Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Whatley Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Eastway | 12 |
| On or near Cannon Hill Lane | 11 |
| On or near Monkleigh Road | 11 |
Of the 270 crimes in Cannon Hill with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 51 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 119 | 44.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 93 | 34.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 6.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Cannon Hill has an estimated population of 9,998 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.7%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (47%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (14%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cannon Hill average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cannon Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cannon Hill a safe place to live?
Cannon Hill recorded 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,712th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cannon Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 100 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (51).
Is crime in Cannon Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cannon Hill was down 16% on the year before: 321 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 380 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cannon Hill?
About 9,998 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cannon Hill?
Cannon Hill is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.