Total Crime Rate
33.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
8.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026The Rush area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Hillside , and the 150th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Merton .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Rush (SW19 3NS) in the last 12 months was 33.4 per 1,000 residents and was 49.5% lower than the Hillside average (66.2 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 Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Rush (SW19 3NS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Rush, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Wilton Grove (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Merton Park| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Richmond Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Bakers End | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Henfield Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Kingston Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Henfield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | The Rush | Under investigation |
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