Crime in Hillside, Merton: statistics, rates and trends
527 crimes were recorded in Hillside, Merton in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hillside, Merton at a glance
- Crime trends in Hillside, Merton
- Types of crime in Hillside, Merton
- Hillside, Merton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hillside, Merton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hillside, Merton
- Population and deprivation in Hillside, Merton
- Questions about crime in Hillside, Merton
- About this data
527 crimes were recorded in Hillside, Merton in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 120 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hillside, Merton has the 2,610th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hillside, Merton | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 527 | 16,295 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.6 | 74.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 8,843 | 218,539 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hillside, Merton was highest in the year to July 2018 (803 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (527). Over the whole period it fell 34%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 527 | 59.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 562 | 63.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 642 | 72.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 611 | 69.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 668 | 75.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 703 | 79.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 704 | 79.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 757 | 85.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 803 | 90.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hillside, Merton over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, robbery, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+16%). The largest falls were in public order (-35%) and anti-social behaviour (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 120 | 13.6 | 0.40 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 | 9.8 | 0.64 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 8.3 | 1.00 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 6.4 | 1.31 | +16% |
| Other theft | 55 | 6.2 | 0.97 | -10% |
| Burglary | 27 | 3.1 | 0.86 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 3.1 | 0.45 | -7% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.3 | 0.34 | -35% |
| Robbery | 19 | 2.1 | 1.59 | +27% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.7 | 2.06 | +275% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 1.6 | 0.94 | +8% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.0 | 0.31 | -10% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 0.21 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hillside, Merton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hillside, Merton recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 22.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hillside, Merton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hillside, Merton recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hillside, Merton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hillside, Merton recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hillside, Merton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hillside, Merton recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hillside, Merton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hillside, Merton recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hillside, Merton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hillside, Merton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hillside, Merton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hillside, Merton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hillside, Merton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hillside, Merton recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hillside, Merton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hillside, Merton recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hillside, Merton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hillside, Merton recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 275% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hillside, Merton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hillside, Merton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hillside, Merton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hillside, Merton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hillside, Merton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hillside, Merton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hillside, Merton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hillside, Merton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hillside, Merton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Town & Dundonald | 1,316 | 102.0 | +71% |
| Village | 516 | 51.1 | -14% |
| Abbey | 771 | 83.5 | +40% |
| Raynes Park | 832 | 59.2 | -1% |
| Merton Park | 859 | 104.0 | +75% |
| Wimbledon Park | 862 | 69.1 | +16% |
| Wandle | 452 | 78.7 | +32% |
| Cannon Hill | 325 | 32.5 | -45% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hillside, Merton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Mark'S Place | 82 |
| On or near Supermarket | 57 |
| On or near Alwyne Road | 41 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 31 |
| On or near Worple Road Mews | 29 |
| On or near Cranbrook Road | 18 |
| On or near Alexandra Road | 16 |
| On or near Mason Close | 15 |
| On or near Elm Grove | 13 |
| On or near Delamere Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hillside, Merton over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 232 | 44.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 97 | 18.4% |
| Not recorded | 87 | 16.5% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 6.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 6.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.8% |
Hillside, Merton has an estimated population of 8,843. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hillside, Merton sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hillside, Merton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.9% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% |
| Private rented homes | 41.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Hillside, Merton a safe place to live?
Hillside, Merton recorded 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hillside, Merton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (87).
Is crime in Hillside, Merton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hillside, Merton was down 6% on the year before: 527 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 562 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hillside, Merton?
Hillside, Merton is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hillside, Merton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.