Robbery, theft and Violence in Morden Town Centre, patrols to increase during late turn shifts to deter robbery, theft and violent crime

Officers have been carrying out high visibility patrols and Operations in Morden Town Centre to detect, deter and reduce Violence, theft and Robbery offences. Officers have also undertaken proactive plain clothes patrols in the area.

There has been a recent increase in theft-shoplifting offences in the Town Centre and upcoming work to target offenders is taking place.

Complaints regarding ASB/Rowdy behaviour/Drugs in Parks has continued, to combat this Merton Park SNT will continue to patrol parks and open spaces, this is particluarly prevelant in the summer months

There is a focus around Morden Hall Park and John Innes Park where a number of ASB reports have been made

Merton Park Safer Neighbourhood Team have been carrying out patrols in Morden Hall Park, John Innes Park and Mostyn Park to deter ASB and drug abuse in our open spaces. Officers have encountered drugs offences and anti-social behaviour which is policed proportionately. Merton Park SNT continue working hard for the residents of Merton Park and are committed to deterring and cutting crime.

Burglary within Merton Park ward continues however is at the lower end compared to other Merton and London Boroughs.

All victims of burglary will recieve a visit from the local ward team as well as an investigation into the burglary from our Burglary team.

Pro-active operations have been taking place around the borough in an effort to tackle burglaries and catch offenders.