Lower Morden vs Thamesfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Lower Morden Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Thamesfield Metropolitan Police Service

      Lower Morden vs Thamesfield Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Lower Morden
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,054 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.7% trend
      30% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Thamesfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,447 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.1% trend
      40.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lower Morden
      B Thamesfield
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,054
      6,447
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,925
      5,854
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.7%
      ↑10.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30%
      40.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lower Morden
      B Thamesfield
      Violent Crime
      670 ↑18%
      1,407 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      402 ↑5%
      1,274 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      135 ↓8%
      568 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      191 ↓16%
      687 ↓4%
      Burglary
      87 ↓22%
      419 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      151 ↑24%
      301 ↓3%
      Drugs
      104 ↑11%
      293 ↑93%
      Public Order
      124 ↑31%
      403 ↑13%
      Robbery
      38 ↓5%
      119 ↓2%
      Shoplifting
      67 ↑24%
      511 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      28 ↑0%
      224 ↑21%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↓18%
      157 ↓15%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑63%
      18 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑3%
      66 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lower Morden is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lower Morden safer than Thamesfield?

      Lower Morden has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,054 crimes in the last 12 months. Thamesfield has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 6,447 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lower Morden vs Thamesfield?

      Lower Morden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Thamesfield shows +10.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lower Morden and Thamesfield?

      In Lower Morden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (670 incidents). In Thamesfield, it is Violent Crime (1,407 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lower Morden and Thamesfield?

      Lower Morden recorded 402 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thamesfield recorded 1,274. 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 Lower Morden vs Thamesfield?

      Violent crime in Lower Morden totalled 670 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,407 in Thamesfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lower Morden and Thamesfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lower Morden recorded 1,925 crimes (now 2,054, a change of +6.7%). Thamesfield recorded 5,854 crimes previously (now 6,447, +10.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lower Morden and Thamesfield?

      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. Lower Morden has a resolution rate of 30% and Thamesfield has 40.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lower Morden and Thamesfield?

      Lower Morden falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Thamesfield 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 Lower Morden and Thamesfield?

      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 Lower Morden or Thamesfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lower Morden and Thamesfield. 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.