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Crime in Mitcham

Mitcham had 642 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 102.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 6 Merton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 24% above the middle Merton area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

CR4, Merton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Mitcham

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102.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 6Merton rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common237 in 3 months

Month by month

172 Mar 223 Apr 234 May 214 Jun 232 Jul 196 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence23737%
anti-social behaviour16225%
public order437%
vehicle crime406%
theft396%
drugs223%
shoplifting223%
burglary183%

Mitcham against Merton

TypeMitcham per 1,000Middle Merton areaChange
Violence3827.9▲ 5%
Burglary2.93.3▼ 44%
Vehicle crime6.47.5▲ 18%
Anti-social behaviour2618.7▼ 2%
Theft and robbery11.76.8▲ 16%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Beddington Corner141.7▲ 18%
Mitcham102.8▲ 2%
Lonesome90.9▲ 21%
St Helier89.5▼ 2%
Morden82.6▼ 7%
Hackbridge68.4▲ 12%
Pollards Hill68.2▼ 2%
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 Mitcham a safe area?

Mitcham had about 102.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 6 Merton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Mitcham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (237), followed by anti-social behaviour (162) and public order (43).