Crime Rates at Hertford Way, Mitcham, CR4 1QL

Hertford Way area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Pollards Hill , and the 285th lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Hertford Way (CR4 1QL) in the last 12 months was 55.3 per 1,000 residents and was 22.4% lower than the Pollards Hill average (71.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 19.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -57.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hertford Way (CR4 1QL), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 71 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.