Crime in Merton Park: statistics, rates and trends
831 crimes were recorded in Merton Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 100.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Merton Park
- Questions about crime in Merton Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (193), anti-social behaviour (178) and shoplifting (154) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,221st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Merton Park | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 831 | 16,220 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.6 | 74.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,260 | 218,539 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Merton Park of any year here (831 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 831 | 100.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 830 | 100.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 781 | 94.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 791 | 95.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 650 | 78.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 668 | 80.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 677 | 82.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 656 | 79.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 621 | 75.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Merton Park recorded notably more robbery (2.8 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.2 times the national rate) and theft from the person (51% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (52% below) and violence and sexual offences (32% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 128 to 154 and violence and sexual offences rose from 161 to 193, while burglary fell from 37 to 25 and criminal damage and arson fell from 38 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 193 | 23.4 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 178 | 21.5 | 15.4 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 154 | 18.6 | 8.5 | +20% |
| Public order | 57 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 5.8 | 5.0 | +7% |
| Other theft | 46 | 5.6 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Robbery | 31 | 3.8 | 1.4 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Burglary | 25 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -32% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 2.5 | 1.7 | -25% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Merton Park has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Merton Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon Hill | 321 | 32.1 | -68% |
| Abbey | 778 | 84.2 | -16% |
| Wimbledon Town & Dundonald | 1,281 | 99.3 | -1% |
| St Helier | 812 | 70.0 | -30% |
| Hillside | 531 | 60.0 | -40% |
| Ravensbury | 708 | 75.7 | -25% |
| Wandle | 465 | 81.0 | -19% |
| Lavender Fields | 963 | 73.0 | -27% |
The 10 locations below account for 74% of the crime recorded in Merton Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (264).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 264 |
| On or near Crown Lane | 127 |
| On or near Windermere Avenue | 47 |
| On or near Morden Court | 43 |
| On or near Morden Road | 43 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Kenley Road | 20 |
| On or near Langley Road | 18 |
| On or near Crown Road | 16 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 16 |
Of the 653 crimes in Merton Park with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 178 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 278 | 42.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 193 | 29.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 8 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Merton Park has an estimated population of 8,260 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (58%, against 34%), less social housing (4.7%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Merton Park average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Merton Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 58.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Merton Park a safe place to live?
Merton Park recorded 100.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,221st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Merton Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 193 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (178).
Is crime in Merton Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Merton Park was almost unchanged on the year before: 831 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 830 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Merton Park?
About 8,260 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Merton Park?
Merton Park 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.