Crime in Pollards Hill: statistics, rates and trends
794 crimes were recorded in Pollards Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Pollards Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Pollards Hill
- Types of crime in Pollards Hill
- Pollards Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pollards Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pollards Hill
- Demographics of Pollards Hill
- Questions about crime in Pollards Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (294), anti-social behaviour (181) and vehicle crime (58) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,950th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Pollards Hill | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 794 | 16,220 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.9 | 74.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,322 | 218,539 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pollards Hill peaked in the year to August 2022 (842 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (583). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 794 | 76.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 746 | 72.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 784 | 76.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 729 | 70.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 842 | 81.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 838 | 81.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 827 | 80.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 692 | 67.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 583 | 56.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 48 |
| July 2026 | 75 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 75 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 70 |
| December 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 73 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pollards Hill recorded notably more robbery (42% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (74% below) and public order (61% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 41 to 58 and violence and sexual offences rose from 227 to 294, while drugs fell from 76 to 34 and public order fell from 38 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 294 | 28.5 | 34.2 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 181 | 17.5 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 5.6 | 5.0 | +41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Other theft | 43 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Drugs | 34 | 3.3 | 3.3 | -55% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 27 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 2.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pollards Hill; the highest is Cricket Green (116.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Graveney (64.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pollards Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longthornton | 1,061 | 76.0 | -1% |
| Figge's Marsh | 827 | 90.3 | +17% |
| Graveney | 767 | 64.2 | -17% |
| Cricket Green | 1,535 | 116.7 | +52% |
| Lavender Fields | 963 | 73.0 | -5% |
| Ravensbury | 708 | 75.7 | -2% |
| Colliers Wood | 1,088 | 90.9 | +18% |
| St Helier | 812 | 70.0 | -9% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Pollards Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (85).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 85 |
| On or near Caernarvon Close | 45 |
| On or near Radnor Close | 35 |
| On or near Wide Way | 32 |
| On or near Lexden Road | 25 |
| On or near Lindsey Close | 25 |
| On or near Robinhood Lane | 25 |
| On or near Lancaster Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Southampton Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Yorkshire Road | 21 |
Of the 613 crimes in Pollards Hill with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 181 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 238 | 38.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 212 | 34.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Pollards Hill has an estimated population of 10,322 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (27%, against 17%), fewer retired residents (12%, against 22%) and a younger population (12%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pollards Hill average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Pollards Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pollards Hill a safe place to live?
Pollards Hill recorded 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,950th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery.
What is the most common crime in Pollards Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 294 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (181).
Is crime in Pollards Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pollards Hill was up 6% on the year before: 794 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 746 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pollards Hill?
About 10,322 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pollards Hill?
Pollards Hill 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.