Total Crime Rate
55.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Meadow Close area has the 30th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cannon Hill , and the 287th lowest crime rate of 592 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 Meadow Close (SW20 9JB) in the last 12 months was 55.7 per 1,000 residents and was 54.6% higher than the Cannon Hill average (36.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 16.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Meadow Close (SW20 9JB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Cannon Close, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near St. Catherine'S Close (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cannon Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cannon Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Cannon Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Elm Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Southway | Under investigation |
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