Cathall vs Merton Park

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Cathall Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Merton Park Metropolitan Police Service

      Cathall vs Merton Park Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Cathall
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,849 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Merton Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,633 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.4% trend
      29.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cathall
      B Merton Park
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      11,849
      3,633
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,237
      3,724
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.2%
      ↓2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.3%
      29.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cathall
      B Merton Park
      Violent Crime
      2,527 ↑5%
      964 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,643 ↓16%
      864 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      1,124 ↑4%
      239 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      860 ↓3%
      283 ↓11%
      Burglary
      484 ↓24%
      163 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      537 ↓1%
      216 ↓20%
      Drugs
      626 ↑8%
      154 ↑44%
      Public Order
      507 ↑4%
      216 ↓4%
      Robbery
      327 ↓3%
      66 ↓23%
      Shoplifting
      1,204 ↑45%
      297 ↑15%
      Theft from Person
      654 ↓28%
      69 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      185 ↓19%
      42 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      66 ↑16%
      14 ↑27%
      Other Crime
      105 ↓10%
      46 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cathall is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cathall safer than Merton Park?

      Cathall has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,849 crimes in the last 12 months. Merton Park has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,633 crimes. Cathall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cathall vs Merton Park?

      Cathall shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Merton Park shows -2.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cathall and Merton Park?

      In Cathall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,643 incidents). In Merton Park, it is Violent Crime (964 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cathall and Merton Park?

      Cathall recorded 2,643 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Merton Park recorded 864. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Cathall vs Merton Park?

      Violent crime in Cathall totalled 2,527 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 964 in Merton Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cathall and Merton Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cathall recorded 12,237 crimes (now 11,849, a change of -3.2%). Merton Park recorded 3,724 crimes previously (now 3,633, -2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cathall and Merton Park?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Cathall has a resolution rate of 31.3% and Merton Park has 29.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cathall and Merton Park?

      Cathall falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Merton Park is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Cathall and Merton Park?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Cathall or Merton Park on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cathall and Merton Park. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.