Manor Park vs Merton Park

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

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

      Manor Park vs Merton Park Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Manor Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      9,758 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.1% trend
      32.2% 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 Manor Park
      B Merton Park
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      9,758
      3,633
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      10,283
      3,724
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.1%
      ↓2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.2%
      29.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Manor Park
      B Merton Park
      Violent Crime
      2,506 ↑2%
      964 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,996 ↓8%
      864 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      742 ↓25%
      239 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      938 ↑0%
      283 ↓11%
      Burglary
      274 ↓33%
      163 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      422 ↓13%
      216 ↓20%
      Drugs
      423 ↑58%
      154 ↑44%
      Public Order
      488 ↑1%
      216 ↓4%
      Robbery
      383 ↓6%
      66 ↓23%
      Shoplifting
      541 ↑43%
      297 ↑15%
      Theft from Person
      821 ↓19%
      69 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      91 ↓24%
      42 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      40 ↓9%
      14 ↑27%
      Other Crime
      93 ↓12%
      46 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Manor Park 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 Manor Park safer than Merton Park?

      Manor Park has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 9,758 crimes in the last 12 months. Merton Park has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,633 crimes. Manor Park scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Manor Park vs Merton Park?

      Manor Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.1% — 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 Manor Park and Merton Park?

      In Manor Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,506 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 Manor Park and Merton Park?

      Manor Park recorded 1,996 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 Manor Park vs Merton Park?

      Violent crime in Manor Park totalled 2,506 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 Manor Park and Merton Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Manor Park recorded 10,283 crimes (now 9,758, a change of -5.1%). Merton Park recorded 3,724 crimes previously (now 3,633, -2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Manor Park 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. Manor Park has a resolution rate of 32.2% and Merton Park has 29.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Manor Park and Merton Park?

      Manor Park 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 Manor Park 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 Manor Park or Merton Park on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Manor Park 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.