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Burglary Rates in Longthornton

Merton, London, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Longthornton recorded 51 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

51

3.72 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,071

78.2 per 1,000 residents

10% above the UK average30% below the London regional average

How does Longthornton rank?

Within Merton

7 of 20 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

70th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
3
5
3
3
3
2
5
10
4
4
8
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
378
35%
Anti-social Behaviour
233
22%
Other Crime
218
20%
Vehicle Crime
97
9%
Burglary
51
5%
Drug Offences
42
4%
Robbery
30
3%
Theft from Person
12
1%
Shoplifting
10
1%

Property mix in Longthornton

Source: Census 2021 · 4,725 households

Detached 4%Semi-detached 21%Terraced 49%Flats 26%

The most common property type in Longthornton is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Longthornton homeowners

Most homes in Longthornton are terraced, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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