Total Crime Rate
50.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cannon Hill Lane area has the 37th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cannon Hill , and the 260th 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 Cannon Hill Lane (SW20 9BZ) in the last 12 months was 50.9 per 1,000 residents and was 41.2% higher than the Cannon Hill average (36.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cannon Hill Lane (SW20 9BZ), the main crime hotspot is near Cannon Hill Lane. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 8 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 | Cherry Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cannon Hill Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Haynt Walk | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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