Crime in Merton Park: statistics, rates and trends
859 crimes were recorded in Merton Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Merton Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Merton Park
- Types of crime in Merton Park
- Merton Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Merton Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Merton Park
- Population and deprivation in Merton Park
- Questions about crime in Merton Park
- About this data
859 crimes were recorded in Merton Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 196 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Merton Park has the 1,145th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Merton Park | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 859 | 16,295 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.0 | 74.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 8,260 | 218,539 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Merton Park was highest in the year to July 2026 (859 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (630). Over the whole period it rose 36%, 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 | 859 | 104.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 826 | 100.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 764 | 92.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 796 | 96.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 646 | 78.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 669 | 81.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 688 | 83.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 639 | 77.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 630 | 76.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 56 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 67 |
| April 2026 | 78 |
| March 2026 | 73 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 66 |
| November 2025 | 77 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 76 |
| August 2025 | 73 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Merton Park 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, robbery.
The largest increases were in public order (+20%) and shoplifting (+19%). The largest falls were in burglary (-30%) and criminal damage and arson (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 196 | 23.7 | 1.55 | -13% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 185 | 22.4 | 0.65 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 154 | 18.6 | 2.25 | +19% |
| Public order | 60 | 7.3 | 1.09 | +20% |
| Other theft | 54 | 6.5 | 1.02 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 6.1 | 1.23 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 3.9 | 0.57 | -16% |
| Robbery | 32 | 3.9 | 2.87 | +19% |
| Burglary | 26 | 3.1 | 0.89 | -30% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 2.8 | 1.65 | -8% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.4 | 0.74 | +5% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.1 | 0.97 | +70% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.0 | 1.18 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | +100% |
Anti-social behaviour in Merton Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Merton Park recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 22.8% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Merton Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Merton Park recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 21.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Merton Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Merton Park recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Merton Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Merton Park recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Merton Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Merton Park recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Merton Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Merton Park recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Merton Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Merton Park recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Merton Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Merton Park recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Merton Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Merton Park recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Merton Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Merton Park recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Merton Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Merton Park recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Merton Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Merton Park recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Merton Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Merton Park recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Merton Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Merton Park recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Merton Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Merton Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Merton Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon Hill | 325 | 32.5 | -69% |
| Abbey | 771 | 83.5 | -20% |
| Wimbledon Town & Dundonald | 1,316 | 102.0 | -2% |
| St Helier | 793 | 68.3 | -34% |
| Hillside | 527 | 59.6 | -43% |
| Ravensbury | 708 | 75.7 | -27% |
| Wandle | 452 | 78.7 | -24% |
| Lavender Fields | 962 | 72.9 | -30% |
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 Merton Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 271 |
| On or near Crown Lane | 137 |
| On or near Windermere Avenue | 51 |
| On or near Morden Court | 48 |
| On or near Morden Road | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Langley Road | 19 |
| On or near The Rush | 17 |
| On or near Crown Road | 16 |
| On or near Kenley Road | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Merton Park 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 | 290 | 33.8% |
| Not recorded | 196 | 22.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 189 | 22.0% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 7.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 9 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
Merton Park has an estimated population of 8,260. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Merton Park sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Merton Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.2% |
| Social rented homes | 4.7% |
| Private rented homes | 25.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Merton Park a safe place to live?
Merton Park recorded 104.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Merton Park?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (185).
Is crime in Merton Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Merton Park was up 4% on the year before: 859 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 826 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Merton Park?
Merton Park 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 Merton Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.