Total Crime Rate
23.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cottenham Park Road area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Raynes Park , and the 101st 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 0SX) in the last 12 months was 23.3 per 1,000 residents and was 63.1% lower than the Raynes Park average (63.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cottenham Park Road (SW20 0SX), the main crime hotspot is near Westcoombe Avenue. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 4 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 | Coombe Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Coombe Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Beverley Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Coombe Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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