Total Crime Rate
73.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Martin Way area has the 24th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cannon Hill , and the 235th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Martin Way (SM4 4AW) in the last 12 months was 73.2 per 1,000 residents and was 103.0% higher than the Cannon Hill average (36.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 24.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 345.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Martin Way (SM4 4AW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Monkleigh Road, where police recorded 22 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Martin Way (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Haynt Walk | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cherry Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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