Merton

Crime Rate in Merton

Brent crime rate

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Overview of Brent crime rate

Crime landscape of Brent is characterized by a medium crime rating, placing it 11th among 25 nearby boroughs based on crime rate. In 2023, Brent witnessed a total of 41,260 criminal incidents. With a population of 339,816, this translates to a crime rate of 121.42 incidents per 1,000 inhabitants. This figure marks a 2.58% increase in crime rate from the previous year, ranking Brent 13th among the 33 London boroughs in terms of crime rate.

Brent’s most prevalent crimes include violence and sexual offences (24.8%), anti-social behaviour (23.0%), and other theft (9.5%), while the least common are other crimes (0.8%), bicycle theft (0.8%), and possession of weapons (0.5%).

The borough is divided into 22 wards, among which Wembley Park (223.2), Kilburn (Brent) (197.6), and Stonebridge (168.4) report the highest crime rates. Conversely, the wards of Preston (Brent) (80.4), Sudbury (68.1), and Kenton (Brent) (66.8) enjoy the lowest crime figures.

Examining the crime rates by postcode districts within Brent reveals NW10 (156.0), W10 (154.7), and NW6 (150.4) as the areas with the highest crime rates, whereas HA0 (84.2), HA3 (74.9), and HA7 (60.1) are the safest postcode districts.

In Brent, there has been a significant increase in Anti-social behaviour by 18.96% since 2020, along with rises in Other theft (1.84%), Shoplifting (2.57%), and Violence and sexual offences (2.56%). However, there have been reductions in Anti-social behaviour by 12.95% in 2021, 3.1% in 2022, and 3.81% in 2023. A decrease in Vehicle crime by 1.87% was also recorded in 2021.



Brent crime incidents by crime type

A total of 41260 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 10213 (24.8)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 9499 (23.0)%
  • Other theft – 3925 (9.5)%
  • Vehicle crime – 3852 (9.3)%
  • Public order – 2361 (5.7)%
  • Shoplifting – 2230 (5.4)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 2111 (5.1)%
  • Burglary – 2070 (5.0)%
  • Drugs – 1556 (3.8)%
  • Theft from the person – 1516 (3.7)%
  • Robbery – 1074 (2.6)%
  • Other crime – 329 (0.8)%
  • Bicycle theft – 328 (0.8)%
  • Possession of weapons – 196 (0.5)%

How does Brent compare against nearby areas ?

Brent ranks 11th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Brent wards

There are 22 wards within Brent. Wembley Park, Kilburn (Brent), Stonebridge has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Brent

There are 15 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Brent. Highest crime rates in NW10, W10, NW6 .

  • NW10 – 156.0
  • W10 – 154.7
  • NW6 – 150.4
  • HA1 – 140.5
  • HA9 – 130.8
  • NW2 – 120.7
  • W9 – 114.4
  • N8 – 109.2
  • UB6 – 103.7
  • NW8 – 102.5
  • NW9 – 101.3
  • HA8 – 86.6
  • HA0 – 84.2
  • HA3 – 74.9
  • HA7 – 60.1

Postcode districts in Brent

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HA3
HA0
HA1
HA7
HA8
HA9
N8
NW10
NW2
NW26
NW6
NW8
NW9
W9
W10
UB6

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Guildford crime rate

Hillingdon, Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, South East, Sutton /

Overview of Guildford crime rate

Guildford’s crime rate is considered high, positioning it 8th among 25 neighboring districts in terms of crime prevalence. In the year 2023, the area witnessed 12,474 reported incidents of crime, with a population of 143,649. This results in a crime rate of 86.84 crimes per 1,000 residents, marking a 6.16% increase from the previous year.
The most prevalent crimes in Guildford include Violence and sexual offences (33.1%), Anti-social behaviour (14.8%), and Public order offences (10.2%). Crimes such as possession of weapons, theft from the person, and robbery are notably less common.
Within Guildford’s 22 wards, Friary and St Nicolas (351.1), Holy Trinity (169.1), and Stoke (Guildford) (117.6) have the highest crime rates. Conversely, the wards of Send, Pirbright, and Merrow are regarded as the safest.
In Guildford, there was a modest increase in Anti-social behaviour, Shoplifting, and Violence and sexual offences in 2020 and 2023. However, there has been a consistent decrease in anti-social behaviour, along with reductions in Burglary, Criminal damage and arson, Other theft in 2020, and a notable decrease in shoplifting the same year, indicating a complex but overall positive change in crime trends over these years.

Guildford crime incidents by crime type

A total of 12474 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 4127 (33.1)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1840 (14.8)%
  • Public order – 1278 (10.2)%
  • Shoplifting – 1095 (8.8)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1013 (8.1)%
  • Other theft – 936 (7.5)%
  • Vehicle crime – 759 (6.1)%
  • Burglary – 442 (3.5)%
  • Drugs – 311 (2.5)%
  • Other crime – 233 (1.9)%
  • Bicycle theft – 193 (1.5)%
  • Possession of weapons – 90 (0.7)%
  • Theft from the person – 91 (0.7)%
  • Robbery – 66 (0.5)%

How does Guildford compare against nearby areas ?

Guildford ranks 8th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Guildford

There are 19 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Guildford. Highest crime rates in GU1, GU11, GU2 .

  • GU1 – 163.0
  • GU11 – 117.3
  • GU2 – 92.8
  • KT11 – 87.7
  • GU14 – 86.2
  • GU12 – 73.5
  • KT2 – 72.6
  • GU23 – 62.8
  • GU24 – 56.9
  • GU16 – 56.6
  • GU3 – 56.1
  • GU7 – 55.6
  • GU8 – 53.6
  • GU5 – 49.4
  • GU4 – 46.4
  • KT23 – 46.2
  • GU10 – 44.7
  • RH5 – 44.1
  • KT24 – 42.8

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Surrey Heath crime rate

Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, South East, Sutton /

Overview of Surrey Heath crime rate

Crime assessment: low.

Positioned 22nd among 25 local districts in terms of crime rates, Surrey Heath reported 5,801 incidents in 2023. With a populace of 90,453, the district sees a crime rate of 64.13 per 1,000 residents, noting a slight decline of 0.71% from the prior year.

Frequent crimes in Surrey Heath include Violence and sexual offences (34.7%), Anti-social behaviour (17.2%), and Public order (8.6%), with less common offenses being Possession of weapons (0.6%), Robbery (0.3%), and Theft from the person (0.3%).

Among its 14 wards, Surrey Heath shows higher crime rates in Town (Surrey Heath) (153.3), St Michaels (Surrey Heath) (115.6), and Frimley (86.7), while the safest wards are Heatherside (31.0), Lightwater (24.6), and St Pauls (Surrey Heath) (20.6).

In terms of postcode districts within or overlapping Surrey Heath, the highest crime rates are seen in GU47 (96.3), GU21 (85.1), and GU19 (82.0), with the lowest in GU20 (28.6), GU18 (23.0), and GU17 (22.3).

In Surrey Heath, there has been a notable increase in Anti-social behaviour by 4.72% in 2020, Other theft by 1.64% in 2022, and Violence and sexual offences by 1.73% in 2023. Conversely, there were significant drops in crime rates including a decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 3.13% in 2021 and 5.57% in 2022, a reduction in Burglary by 2.24% in 2020, a decrease in Criminal damage and arson by 1.88% in 2020, and a reduction in Other theft by 2.15% in 2020.

Surrey Heath crime incidents by crime type

A total of 5801 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 2011 (34.7)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1000 (17.2)%
  • Public order – 501 (8.6)%
  • Other theft – 471 (8.1)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 438 (7.6)%
  • Shoplifting – 388 (6.7)%
  • Vehicle crime – 374 (6.4)%
  • Burglary – 218 (3.8)%
  • Other crime – 145 (2.5)%
  • Drugs – 127 (2.2)%
  • Bicycle theft – 52 (0.9)%
  • Possession of weapons – 36 (0.6)%
  • Robbery – 20 (0.3)%
  • Theft from the person – 20 (0.3)%

How does Surrey Heath compare against nearby areas ?

Surrey Heath ranks 22nd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Surrey Heath wards

There are 14 wards within Surrey Heath. Town (Surrey Heath), St Michaels (Surrey Heath), Frimley has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Surrey Heath

There are 12 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Surrey Heath. Highest crime rates in GU47, GU21, GU19 .

  • GU47 – 96.3
  • GU21 – 85.1
  • GU19 – 82.0
  • GU46 – 76.2
  • GU12 – 73.5
  • GU15 – 68.9
  • GU24 – 56.9
  • GU16 – 56.6
  • SL5 – 44.5
  • GU20 – 28.6
  • GU18 – 23.0
  • GU17 – 22.3

Postcode districts in Surrey Heath

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GU15
GU16
GU17
GU18
GU19
GU20
GU21
GU24
SL5
GU46
GU47
GU95
GU12

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South Somerset crime rate

Merton, North East, South West /

Overview of South Somerset crime rate

South Somerset positions itself in the medium range of the crime spectrum, ranking 15th among 25 neighboring boroughs and local administrative districts in terms of crime rate. The year 2023 saw the area report 11,917 crime incidents, against a population of 172,671, equating to a crime rate of 69.02 incidents per 1,000 residents. This rate marks a slight decrease of 0.86% compared to the previous year, indicating a stable crime environment.
The most prevalent crimes in South Somerset include violence and sexual offences, which represent 40.2% of incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 14.3%, and public order offences at 10.8%. On the lower end of the scale, possession of weapons, bicycle theft, and theft from the person are the least common, showcasing the variety of crime types within the district.
Within its 17 wards, South Somerset shows varied crime rates. The highest rates are observed in Yeovil South, Yeovil East, and Yeovil Central, with Yeovil South topping the list at 201.6 incidents per 1,000 residents. Contrastingly, the wards of Somerton, South Petherton & Islemoor, and Blackmoor Vale are marked as the safest, further illustrating the district’s diverse crime landscape.
Postcode district analysis within South Somerset reveals a similar pattern, with BA20, BA21, and BA9 having the highest crime rates. Meanwhile, TA16, TA17, and EX13 are among the safest, emphasizing the varied security status across different areas of South Somerset.
In South Somerset, there has been a rise in certain types of crime over the years. Anti-social behaviour increased by 2.96% in 2020, and Shoplifting saw a rise of 2.11% in 2023. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 2.05% in 2020, 3.37% in 2021, and 1.92% in 2022. On the other hand, there has been a decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 2.19% in 2021, 2.02% in 2022, and 2.41% in 2023.

South Somerset crime incidents by crime type

A total of 11917 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 4795 (40.2)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1709 (14.3)%
  • Public order – 1282 (10.8)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1154 (9.7)%
  • Shoplifting – 915 (7.7)%
  • Other theft – 733 (6.2)%
  • Burglary – 394 (3.3)%
  • Vehicle crime – 393 (3.3)%
  • Other crime – 200 (1.7)%
  • Drugs – 119 (1.0)%
  • Robbery – 83 (0.7)%
  • Possession of weapons – 75 (0.6)%
  • Bicycle theft – 34 (0.3)%
  • Theft from the person – 31 (0.3)%

How does South Somerset compare against nearby areas ?

South Somerset ranks 15th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in South Somerset wards

There are 17 wards within South Somerset. Yeovil South, Yeovil East, Yeovil Central has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under South Somerset

There are 26 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with South Somerset. Highest crime rates in BA20, BA21, BA9 .

  • BA20 – 192.9
  • BA21 – 92.8
  • BA9 – 69.5
  • TA20 – 69.4
  • BA12 – 66.3
  • BA4 – 64.8
  • TA15 – 60.6
  • TA13 – 56.5
  • BA10 – 54.7
  • BA7 – 52.4
  • TA18 – 50.4
  • TA10 – 49.2
  • TA12 – 47.8
  • TA14 – 47.0
  • TA7 – 45.3
  • TA11 – 43.7
  • TA19 – 42.4
  • BA22 – 41.6
  • DT9 – 39.0
  • BA8 – 38.8
  • TA3 – 37.3
  • DT10 – 36.2
  • DT8 – 32.6
  • TA16 – 27.4
  • TA17 – 24.6
  • EX13 – 0.7

Postcode districts in South Somerset

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BA10
BA20
BA21
BA22
TA10
TA11
TA14
TA20
TA19
TA3
TA13
TA12
TA15
TA18
DT9
BA7
BA4
TA16
TA17
TA7
BA8
BA12
BA9
DT8
DT10
EX13

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Hackney crime rate

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Crime rating – high.
Hackney ranks 7th out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 39106 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Hackney has a population of 259146.
This equates to a crime rate of 150.9 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents an increase of 0.55 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Hackney in 7th position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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