Crime in Hillside, Merton: statistics, rates and trends
531 crimes were recorded in Hillside, Merton in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hillside, Merton
- Questions about crime in Hillside, Merton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (128), anti-social behaviour (80) and shoplifting (71) made up 53% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,616th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hillside, Merton | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 531 | 16,220 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.0 | 74.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,843 | 218,539 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hillside, Merton of any year here (531 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 531 | 60.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 574 | 64.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 633 | 71.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 594 | 67.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 675 | 76.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 696 | 78.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 708 | 80.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 732 | 82.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 816 | 92.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hillside, Merton recorded notably more robbery (66% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (27% above the national rate), and notably less public order (64% below) and criminal damage and arson (60% below). On the year before, public order fell from 31 to 21 and anti-social behaviour fell from 107 to 80.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 128 | 14.5 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 9.0 | 15.4 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 8.0 | 8.5 | -13% |
| Other theft | 57 | 6.4 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 6.3 | 5.0 | +12% |
| Burglary | 29 | 3.3 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Public order | 21 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Robbery | 20 | 2.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 1.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hillside, Merton; the highest is Merton Park (100.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Cannon Hill (32.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hillside, Merton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Town & Dundonald | 1,281 | 99.3 | +65% |
| Village | 510 | 50.5 | -16% |
| Abbey | 778 | 84.2 | +40% |
| Raynes Park | 845 | 60.1 | 0% |
| Merton Park | 831 | 100.6 | +68% |
| Wimbledon Park | 875 | 70.1 | +17% |
| Wandle | 465 | 81.0 | +35% |
| Cannon Hill | 321 | 32.1 | -47% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Hillside, Merton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “St Mark'S Place” (82).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Mark'S Place | 82 |
| On or near Supermarket | 52 |
| On or near Alwyne Road | 38 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 32 |
| On or near Worple Road Mews | 30 |
| On or near Cranbrook Road | 19 |
| On or near Alexandra Road | 18 |
| On or near Mason Close | 16 |
| On or near Delamere Road | 15 |
| On or near Elm Grove | 13 |
Of the 451 crimes in Hillside, Merton with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 80 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 230 | 51.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 106 | 23.5% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 7.1% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 7.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Hillside, Merton has an estimated population of 8,843 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (71%, against 34%), more private renting (42%, against 20%) and more households without a car (39%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hillside, Merton average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hillside, Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 70.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 39.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 41.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hillside, Merton a safe place to live?
Hillside, Merton recorded 60.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,616th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Hillside, Merton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 128 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (80).
Is crime in Hillside, Merton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hillside, Merton was down 7% on the year before: 531 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 574 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hillside, Merton?
About 8,843 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hillside, Merton?
Hillside, Merton 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.