Haselbury vs Merton Park

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

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

      Haselbury vs Merton Park Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Haselbury
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,480 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.8% trend
      30.8% 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 Haselbury
      B Merton Park
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      8,480
      3,633
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,631
      3,724
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.8%
      ↓2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      29.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Haselbury
      B Merton Park
      Violent Crime
      2,401 ↑7%
      964 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,800 ↓6%
      864 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      570 ↓7%
      239 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      706 ↓25%
      283 ↓11%
      Burglary
      367 ↓9%
      163 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      448 ↓6%
      216 ↓20%
      Drugs
      722 ↑21%
      154 ↑44%
      Public Order
      418 ↑12%
      216 ↓4%
      Robbery
      273 ↓2%
      66 ↓23%
      Shoplifting
      206 ↓15%
      297 ↑15%
      Theft from Person
      338 ↑7%
      69 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      62 ↓9%
      42 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      52 ↓25%
      14 ↑27%
      Other Crime
      117 ↑24%
      46 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Merton Park is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Haselbury safer than Merton Park?

      Haselbury has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,480 crimes in the last 12 months. Merton Park has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,633 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Haselbury vs Merton Park?

      Haselbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.8% — 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 Haselbury and Merton Park?

      In Haselbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,401 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 Haselbury and Merton Park?

      Haselbury recorded 1,800 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 Haselbury vs Merton Park?

      Violent crime in Haselbury totalled 2,401 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 Haselbury and Merton Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Haselbury recorded 8,631 crimes (now 8,480, a change of -1.8%). Merton Park recorded 3,724 crimes previously (now 3,633, -2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Haselbury 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. Haselbury has a resolution rate of 30.8% and Merton Park has 29.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Haselbury and Merton Park?

      Haselbury 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 Haselbury 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 Haselbury or Merton Park on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Haselbury 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.