Total Crime Rate
3.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ashridge Way area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cannon Hill , and the 3rd 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 Ashridge Way (SM4 4ED) in the last 12 months was 3.1 per 1,000 residents and was 91.3% lower than the Cannon Hill average (36.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -85.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ashridge Way (SM4 4ED), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Martin Way, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Arundel Avenue (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Cannon Hill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Arundel Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Woodland Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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