Crime Rate in Colliers Wood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colliers Wood

The total recorded crimes in Colliers Wood, Merton, UK in May 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colliers Wood crime rate of 1.25 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Colliers Wood, encompassing approximately 70,332 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Colliers Wood Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Christchurch Road with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Woodley Close with total crimes: 7

How safe is Colliers Wood?

To understand the safety of Colliers Wood, we need to analyze Colliers Wood crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Merton:

    • In 2024, Colliers Wood reported a higher crime volume than the Merton average, with 717 crimes compared to 500. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Colliers Wood witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Merton.

    • In 2023, Colliers Wood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Merton average, with 1,215 crimes compared to 899. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Colliers Wood witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Merton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Merton, Colliers Wood has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Colliers Wood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Colliers Wood has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 1.25 ranking 5th out of 19 in the Merton, UK

In 2024, the total Colliers Wood crimes were 717. The crime rate of Colliers Wood in 2024 was 10.19 (year) or 0.85 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Merton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Colliers Wood were around 1,215 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.28 (year) or 1.44 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Merton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Colliers Wood)CrimesRank (Colliers Wood)CrimesRank (Colliers Wood)
Cricket Green127 2860 21,677 1
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald136 11,159 11,528 2
Graveney96 3652 41,247 3
Lavender Fields94 4525 8922 9
Raynes Park81 6429 121,035 5
Longthornton76 8550 5897 10
Abbey75 9534 71,030 6
Merton Park69 10545 6979 7
Figge's Marsh76 7504 10854 11
St Helier50 15491 11926 8
Wimbledon Park66 12517 9795 12
Pollards Hill68 11404 13750 13
West Barnes57 13393 14735 14
Ravensbury53 14371 16709 15
Hillside48 17380 15621 17
Village47 18263 17661 16
Wandle49 16232 19493 19
Lower Morden34 19246 18503 18
Cannon Hill28 20222 20412 20

Colliers Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (61 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 309 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202530
March 202561
February 202549
January 202531
December 202413
November 202444
October 202429
September 202426
August 20246

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202515
March 202518
February 202514
January 202517
December 20248
November 202414
October 202414
September 202414
August 202422

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 20258
January 202510
December 20244
November 202413
October 202415
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20252
February 20253
January 20258
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20256
February 20259
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202525
March 202529
February 202519
January 202516
December 202421
November 202413
October 202418
September 202422
August 202418
May 20241

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
December 20243
November 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20246

High Crime Locations Colliers Wood in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Colliers Wood postcode area is presented below.

1. Christchurch Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Robbery2
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Burglary4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Woodley Close (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Alphea Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Burglary1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Singleton Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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