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Crime in Merton Park

Merton Park had 325 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 78.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 12 Merton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% below the middle Merton area. Crime was down 3% on the three months before.

SW19, Merton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Merton Park

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78.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 12Merton rank1st is the highest rate
-3%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common90 in 3 months

Month by month

121 Mar 107 Apr 107 May 118 Jun 106 Jul 101 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9028%
anti-social behaviour5015%
vehicle crime4414%
shoplifting3711%
public order216%
theft196%
burglary175%
drugs124%

Merton Park against Merton

TypeMerton Park per 1,000Middle Merton areaChange
Violence21.726▲ 29%
Burglary4.14.1–
Vehicle crime10.68▲ 52%
Anti-social behaviour12.117.7▼ 22%
Theft and robbery10.88.8▼ 6%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Merton110.8▲ 14%
Collier's Wood105.8▲ 24%
Wimbledon87.9▲ 8%
Morden82.6▼ 7%
Merton Park78.4▼ 3%
Raynes Park58.4▼ 16%
Lower Morden47.6▲ 11%
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 Merton Park a safe area?

Merton Park had about 78.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 12 Merton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Merton Park?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (90), followed by anti-social behaviour (50) and vehicle crime (44).