Crap Towns / Merton / Criminal damage
How bad is criminal damage in Merton?
The police recorded 4.8 crimes of criminal damage and arson per 1,000 people a year in Merton from September 2023 to August 2026, 31% lower than the typical town's 7.0. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 4.2, down from 5.2 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 5.2 | 7.3 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 4.8 | 6.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 4.2 | 6.6 |
| Town | Distance | Crimes per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Lambeth | 7.3 km | 6.9 |
| Croydon | 9.8 km | 6.8 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 9.6 km | 6.6 |
| Ewell | 7.8 km | 5.4 |
| Kingston upon Thames | 6.7 km | 5.3 |
| Richmond upon Thames | 8.8 km | 5.0 |
| Sutton | 5.5 km | 5.0 |
| Wandsworth | 4.7 km | 4.9 |
| Merton | – | 4.8 |
| Banstead | 9.7 km | 4.0 |
| Worcester Park and Stoneleigh | 5.8 km | 2.5 |
| The typical town | – | 7.0 |