Crime in Wandle, Merton: statistics, rates and trends
452 crimes were recorded in Wandle, Merton in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wandle, Merton at a glance
- Crime trends in Wandle, Merton
- Types of crime in Wandle, Merton
- Wandle, Merton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wandle, Merton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wandle, Merton
- Population and deprivation in Wandle, Merton
- Questions about crime in Wandle, Merton
- About this data
452 crimes were recorded in Wandle, Merton in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 146 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wandle, Merton has the 1,897th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wandle, Merton | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 452 | 16,295 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.7 | 74.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 5,740 | 218,539 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wandle, Merton was highest in the year to July 2024 (579 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (424). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 | 452 | 78.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 424 | 73.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 579 | 100.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 436 | 76.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 479 | 83.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 501 | 87.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 528 | 92.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 463 | 80.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 443 | 77.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wandle, Merton 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 other theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+64%) and violence and sexual offences (+43%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-48%) and vehicle crime (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 146 | 25.4 | 0.74 | +43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 16.6 | 1.08 | -25% |
| Other theft | 46 | 8.0 | 1.25 | +64% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 6.4 | 0.78 | +362% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 5.1 | 1.03 | -33% |
| Public order | 23 | 4.0 | 0.60 | +77% |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.1 | 0.89 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 3.0 | 0.44 | -48% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.6 | 0.80 | -6% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 2.1 | 1.24 | -8% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 0.41 | +150% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.9 | 0.64 | -55% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.63 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wandle, Merton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wandle, Merton recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 32.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wandle, Merton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wandle, Merton recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 21.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wandle, Merton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wandle, Merton recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wandle, Merton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wandle, Merton recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 362% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wandle, Merton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wandle, Merton recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wandle, Merton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wandle, Merton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 77% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wandle, Merton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wandle, Merton recorded 18 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 25% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wandle, Merton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wandle, Merton recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wandle, Merton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wandle, Merton recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wandle, Merton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wandle, Merton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 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.
Other crime in Wandle, Merton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wandle, Merton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wandle, Merton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wandle, Merton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wandle, Merton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wandle, Merton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wandle, Merton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wandle, Merton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wandle, Merton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wandle, Merton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wandle, Merton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey | 771 | 83.5 | +6% |
| Colliers Wood | 1,086 | 90.8 | +15% |
| Wimbledon Town & Dundonald | 1,316 | 102.0 | +30% |
| Lavender Fields | 962 | 72.9 | -7% |
| Wimbledon Park | 862 | 69.1 | -12% |
| Merton Park | 859 | 104.0 | +32% |
| Hillside | 527 | 59.6 | -24% |
| Graveney | 773 | 64.7 | -18% |
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 Wandle, Merton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 80 |
| On or near North Road | 38 |
| On or near Downside Close | 22 |
| On or near East Road | 20 |
| On or near Haccombe Road | 17 |
| On or near Autumn Close | 17 |
| On or near Tintern Close | 17 |
| On or near Croft Road | 15 |
| On or near Cardigan Road | 14 |
| On or near Lacock Close | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wandle, Merton 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 | 151 | 33.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 119 | 26.3% |
| Not recorded | 95 | 21.0% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 8.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 4.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% |
Wandle, Merton has an estimated population of 5,740. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wandle, Merton sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wandle, Merton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 74.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.3% |
| Private rented homes | 34.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Wandle, Merton a safe place to live?
Wandle, Merton recorded 78.7 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 Wandle, Merton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (95).
Is crime in Wandle, Merton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wandle, Merton was up 7% on the year before: 452 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 424 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wandle, Merton?
Wandle, Merton 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 Wandle, Merton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.