WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Colliers Wood, Merton

Comprehensive safety analysis for Colliers Wood, localized within Merton.

Total Crimes

82
trending_down -6.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

88.13per 1k
trending_down -0.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

11,563

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences21
Shoplifting16
Anti-social Behaviour15
Drug Offences9
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Vehicle Crime4
Public Order4
Other Theft3
Burglary2
Theft from Person1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 3Anti-social behaviour: 1Theft from the person: 1
5
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 5
5
On or near Parking Area Map
Shoplifting: 4
4
On or near Byegrove Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Lyveden Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Swains Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Supermarket Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Shopping Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Kipling Drive Map
Burglary: 1Theft from the person: 1
2
On or near Chapter Way Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Merton district.

Local Rank

#17safest in Merton

National Safety

Top 23%Riskiest

City Average

71.05per 1k

Local Policing

Lavender Fields

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Local Priorities

Burglary & Motor Vehicle Crime
Predictive Crime mapping for Residential burglary in Lavender Fields indicates higher level of burglary in Liberty Avenue, Brangwyn Crescent as a high priority area. Crime prevention is always offered to residents during cocooning alerting neighbours of any incident, including prompting Neighbourhood Watch and property marking schemes.
Motor Vehicle Crime - no specific areas have been highlighted and this is a problem across the ward.

Issued: 24 Mar 2026

Status Update

Victims visits conducted.
Crime prevention advice issued.
Leaflet drops conducted in affected areas.

Actioned: 24 Mar 2026

There have been multiple reports of persistent anti-social behaviour in and around Sheldrick Close and the surrounding streets. This activity has included incidents that are causing significant concern to local residents, impacting their quality of life and sense of safety. The behaviour reported ranges from groups congregating and causing disturbances to acts of vandalism and intimidation

Issued: 22 Dec 2025

Status Update

We are implementing a significant increase in high-visibility patrols across key areas to provide reassurance to the community and deter criminal activity. These patrols will be supported by intelligence-led, proactive policing strategies that focus on identifying emerging threats and targeting individuals or locations linked to crime and anti-social behaviour. In addition, we will strengthen our collaborative approach by working closely with the local council and partner agencies to address underlying issues, share information effectively, and deliver joint initiatives aimed at improving public safety and community confidence.

Actioned: 24 Mar 2026

Drugs, Violence, Youth Crime & ASB occurring in Lavender Park, Tamworth Farm and Portland Road area. Focus on reducing drug dealing and drug use in the open spaces and surrounding streets. These locations have been highlighted due to the amount of positive drugs stop and search conducted as well as information reports from local residents.

Issued: 22 Dec 2025

Status Update

Drugs premises closed.
Numerous youths caught with drugs.
Drugs Warrants executed.
High visibility and plain clothes patrols conducted.

Actioned: 24 Mar 2026

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