Crime Rates at Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6EW

Galpins Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Pollards Hill , and the 199th 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 Galpins Road (CR7 6EW) in the last 12 months was 40.7 per 1,000 residents and was 42.9% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 17.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Galpins Road (CR7 6EW), the main crime hotspot is near Lindsey Close. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.