Total Crime Rate
63.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Green Lane area has the 16th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Lower Morden , and the 268th 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 Green Lane (SM4 6SS) in the last 12 months was 63.8 per 1,000 residents and was 43.6% higher than the Lower Morden average (44.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 85.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 40.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 45.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Green Lane (SM4 6SS), the main crime hotspot is near Green Lane. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Green Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Legion Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hyde Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Queen Elizabeth Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Queen Elizabeth Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Goldcliff Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Evesham Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Legion Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Legion Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Legion Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Legion Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Green Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Garendon Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Garendon Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Yenston Close | Under investigation |
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