Merton Park vs Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Merton Park vs Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick 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 Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick?
Merton Park has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,487 crimes in the last 12 months. Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 68 crimes. Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Merton Park vs Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick?
Merton Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick shows -46.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Merton Park and Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick?
In Merton Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (967 incidents). In Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick, it is Violent Crime (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Merton Park and Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick?
Merton Park recorded 767 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick recorded 16. 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 Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick?
Violent crime in Merton Park totalled 967 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 28 in Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Merton Park and Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Merton Park recorded 3,634 crimes (now 3,487, a change of -4.1%). Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick recorded 127 crimes previously (now 68, -46.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Merton Park and Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick?
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 25.8% and Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Merton Park and Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick?
Merton Park falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Merton Park and Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick?
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 Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Merton Park and Hamsey, Barcombe and Newick. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.