Crime in Lower Morden: statistics, rates and trends
502 crimes were recorded in Lower Morden in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lower Morden at a glance
- Crime trends in Lower Morden
- Types of crime in Lower Morden
- Lower Morden compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lower Morden
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lower Morden
- Population and deprivation in Lower Morden
- Questions about crime in Lower Morden
- About this data
502 crimes were recorded in Lower Morden in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 135 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lower Morden has the 3,310th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lower Morden | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 502 | 16,295 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.6 | 74.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 11,507 | 218,539 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lower Morden was highest in the year to July 2021 (601 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (394). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 502 | 43.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 450 | 39.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 394 | 34.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 522 | 45.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 552 | 48.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 601 | 52.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 574 | 49.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 528 | 45.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 526 | 45.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
| August 2025 | 76 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lower Morden 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+89%) and anti-social behaviour (+42%). The largest falls were in burglary (-26%) and drugs (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 135 | 11.7 | 0.34 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 9.4 | 0.61 | +42% |
| Vehicle crime | 62 | 5.4 | 1.09 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 4.4 | 0.65 | +89% |
| Other theft | 43 | 3.7 | 0.58 | +39% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.0 | 0.61 | -15% |
| Public order | 22 | 1.9 | 0.29 | -12% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.7 | 0.49 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 0.9 | 0.10 | +100% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 0.58 | +80% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.6 | 0.29 | +40% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 0.36 | -22% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.27 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lower Morden
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lower Morden recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 26.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lower Morden
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lower Morden recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 21.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lower Morden
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lower Morden recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lower Morden
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lower Morden recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lower Morden
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lower Morden recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lower Morden
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lower Morden recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lower Morden
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lower Morden recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lower Morden
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lower Morden recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lower Morden
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lower Morden recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lower Morden
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lower Morden recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lower Morden
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lower Morden recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lower Morden
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lower Morden recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lower Morden
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lower Morden recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lower Morden
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lower Morden recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lower Morden, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lower Morden.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lower Morden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon Hill | 325 | 32.5 | -25% |
| West Barnes | 764 | 71.0 | +63% |
| St Helier | 793 | 68.3 | +57% |
| Merton Park | 859 | 104.0 | +138% |
| Ravensbury | 708 | 75.7 | +74% |
| Raynes Park | 832 | 59.2 | +36% |
| Abbey | 771 | 83.5 | +91% |
| Wimbledon Town & Dundonald | 1,316 | 102.0 | +134% |
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 Lower Morden over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 53 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Rougemont Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Lower Morden Lane | 20 |
| On or near Wolsey Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Lynmouth Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Salcombe Drive | 18 |
| On or near Garth Road | 17 |
| On or near Queen Mary Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Holne Chase | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lower Morden 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 | 185 | 36.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 124 | 24.7% |
| Not recorded | 108 | 21.5% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 8.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
Lower Morden has an estimated population of 11,507. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lower Morden sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lower Morden |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.3% |
| Social rented homes | 5.9% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Lower Morden a safe place to live?
Lower Morden recorded 43.6 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 Lower Morden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (108).
Is crime in Lower Morden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lower Morden was up 12% on the year before: 502 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 450 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lower Morden?
Lower Morden 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 Lower Morden. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.