Crime in Pollards Hill: statistics, rates and trends
815 crimes were recorded in Pollards Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Pollards Hill
- Questions about crime in Pollards Hill
- About this data
815 crimes were recorded in Pollards Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 301 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pollards Hill has the 1,889th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pollards Hill | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 815 | 16,295 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.0 | 74.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 10,322 | 218,539 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pollards Hill was highest in the year to July 2022 (872 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (585). Over the whole period it rose 39%, 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 | 815 | 79.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 745 | 72.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 793 | 76.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 720 | 69.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 872 | 84.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 847 | 82.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 788 | 76.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 667 | 64.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 585 | 56.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 69 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pollards Hill 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 robbery.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+37%) and vehicle crime (+35%). The largest falls were in drugs (-59%) and public order (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 301 | 29.2 | 0.85 | +37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 192 | 18.6 | 1.21 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 5.6 | 1.14 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 5.4 | 0.80 | -7% |
| Other theft | 47 | 4.6 | 0.71 | +4% |
| Drugs | 33 | 3.2 | 0.98 | -59% |
| Public order | 29 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -26% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.6 | 0.74 | +59% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 2.2 | 0.27 | +64% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.8 | 1.36 | +27% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.3 | 0.60 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 0.80 | +14% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.6 | 0.34 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pollards Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pollards Hill recorded 301 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 36.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pollards Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pollards Hill recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 23.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pollards Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pollards Hill recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pollards Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pollards Hill recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pollards Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pollards Hill recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pollards Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pollards Hill recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pollards Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pollards Hill recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pollards Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pollards Hill recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pollards Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pollards Hill recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pollards Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pollards Hill recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pollards Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pollards Hill recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pollards Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pollards Hill recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pollards Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pollards Hill recorded 6 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pollards Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pollards Hill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pollards Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pollards Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pollards Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longthornton | 1,063 | 76.1 | -4% |
| Figge's Marsh | 829 | 90.5 | +15% |
| Graveney | 773 | 64.7 | -18% |
| Cricket Green | 1,540 | 117.1 | +48% |
| Lavender Fields | 962 | 72.9 | -8% |
| Ravensbury | 708 | 75.7 | -4% |
| Colliers Wood | 1,086 | 90.8 | +15% |
| St Helier | 793 | 68.3 | -13% |
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 Pollards Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 85 |
| On or near Caernarvon Close | 41 |
| On or near Radnor Close | 34 |
| On or near Wide Way | 32 |
| On or near Lancaster Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Lindsey Close | 26 |
| On or near Robinhood Lane | 25 |
| On or near Southampton Gardens | 24 |
| On or near Lexden Road | 23 |
| On or near Huntingdon Close | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pollards Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 248 | 30.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 222 | 27.2% |
| Not recorded | 192 | 23.6% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% |
Pollards Hill has an estimated population of 10,322. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pollards Hill sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pollards Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.7% |
| Social rented homes | 26.6% |
| Private rented homes | 19.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Pollards Hill a safe place to live?
Pollards Hill recorded 79.0 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 Pollards Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 301 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (192).
Is crime in Pollards Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pollards Hill was up 9% on the year before: 815 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 745 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pollards Hill?
Pollards Hill 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 Pollards Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.