Crime Rate in Cricket Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cricket Green

The total recorded crimes in Cricket Green, Merton, UK in March 2025 are around 129 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cricket Green crime rate of 2.30 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 Cricket Green, encompassing approximately 56,141 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
Cricket Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadway Gardens with total crimes: 9
  • Vicarage Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Upper Green West with total crimes: 6

How safe is Cricket Green?

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

  • Relative to Merton:

    • In 2024, Cricket Green reported a higher crime volume than the Merton average, with 860 crimes compared to 500. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cricket Green witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cricket Green experienced a greater number of crimes than the Merton average, with 1,677 crimes compared to 899. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cricket Green witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cricket Green Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Cricket Green has recorded 129 crimes with crime rate of 2.30 ranking 4th out of 19 in the Merton, UK

In 2024, the total Cricket Green crimes were 860. The crime rate of Cricket Green in 2024 was 15.32 (year) or 1.28 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Merton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cricket Green were around 1,677 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.87 (year) or 2.49 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Merton.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Merton)CrimesRank (Merton)CrimesRank (Merton)
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald163 11,159 11,528 2
Graveney156 2652 41,247 3
Colliers Wood150 3717 31,215 4
Raynes Park63 11429 121,035 5
Longthornton106 5550 5897 10
Abbey63 10534 71,030 6
Merton Park71 9545 6979 7
Wimbledon Park86 6517 9795 12
Lavender Fields84 7525 8922 9
St Helier62 14491 11926 8
Figge's Marsh74 8504 10854 11
West Barnes62 12393 14735 14
Pollards Hill61 15404 13750 13
Ravensbury62 13371 16709 15
Hillside49 16380 15621 17
Village41 18263 17661 16
Lower Morden43 17246 18503 18
Wandle23 20232 19493 19
Cannon Hill31 19222 20412 20

Cricket Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 202410
November 20249
October 202413
September 202415
August 20242
April 20249

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202527
January 202543
December 202432
November 202441
October 202437
September 202440
August 202432
April 202430

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20258
January 20256
December 20248
November 202415
October 20249
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20256
December 20242
November 20248
October 202412
September 20244
August 20247
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 202415
October 20247
September 202410
August 202412
April 20245

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243
April 20246

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202516
January 202526
December 202424
November 202434
October 202437
September 202423
August 202437
April 202431

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
April 20245

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
April 20243

High Crime Locations Cricket Green in March 2025

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

1. Broadway Gardens (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Public order1
2. Vicarage Gardens (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Upper Green West (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Saxonbury Close (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Taffy'S How (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Chantry Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Harwood Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Illingworth Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Walnut Tree Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs3

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