Merton Park vs Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Merton Park vs Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merton Park safer than Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood?
Merton Park has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,633 crimes in the last 12 months. Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 360 crimes. Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Merton Park vs Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood?
Merton Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood shows -15.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Merton Park and Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood?
In Merton Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (964 incidents). In Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood, it is Violent Crime (139 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Merton Park and Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood?
Merton Park recorded 864 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood recorded 59. 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 Merton Park vs Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood?
Violent crime in Merton Park totalled 964 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 139 in Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Merton Park and Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Merton Park recorded 3,724 crimes (now 3,633, a change of -2.4%). Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood recorded 426 crimes previously (now 360, -15.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Merton Park and Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood?
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. Merton Park has a resolution rate of 29.8% and Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood has 11.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Merton Park and Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood?
Merton Park falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood is covered by Surrey Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Merton Park and Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood?
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 Merton Park or Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Merton Park and Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.