Total Crime Rate
3.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cottenham Park Road area has the lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Village , and the 7th lowest 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 Cottenham Park Road (SW20 0SA) in the last 12 months was 3.6 per 1,000 residents and was 91.2% lower than the Village average (41.2 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 , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cottenham Park Road (SW20 0SA), the main crime hotspot is near Durham Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 10 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 | Panmuir Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Durham Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Melbury Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Panmuir Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Durham Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Durham Road | Under investigation |
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