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Crime in Cottenham Park

Cottenham Park had 208 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 56.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 12 Merton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 32% below the middle Merton area. Crime was down 22% on the three months before.

SW20, Merton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cottenham Park

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56.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 12Merton rank1st is the highest rate
-22%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common64 in 3 months

Month by month

72 Mar 116 Apr 78 May 74 Jun 76 Jul 58 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cottenham Park. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour6431%
violence4723%
shoplifting2713%
burglary178%
vehicle crime168%
public order136%
theft105%
bike theft63%

Cottenham Park against Merton

TypeCottenham Park per 1,000Middle Merton areaChange
Violence12.726▼ 29%
Burglary4.64.1▲ 31%
Vehicle crime4.38▼ 45%
Anti-social behaviour17.317.7▲ 23%
Theft and robbery5.48.8▼ 41%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wimbledon87.9▲ 8%
Merton Park78.4▼ 3%
New Malden69.3▼ 12%
West Barnes64.1▼ 17%
Raynes Park58.4▼ 16%
Cottenham Park56.2▼ 22%
Coombe43.5▲ 5%
See every Merton area ranked on the crime in Merton page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Cottenham Park a safe area?

Cottenham Park had about 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 12 Merton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Cottenham Park?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (64), followed by violence (47) and shoplifting (27).