Crime Rate in Cricket Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cricket Green

The total recorded crimes in Cricket Green, Merton, UK in February 2026 are around 130 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cricket Green crime rate of 2.32 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (39.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
Cricket Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Illingworth Close with total crimes: 9
  • Upper Green East with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Merton.

    • 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 areas in the Merton.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Cricket Green)CrimesRank (Cricket Green)CrimesRank (Cricket Green)
Wimbledon Town & DundonaldNA NA1,159 11,528 2
GraveneyNA NA652 41,247 3
Colliers WoodNA NA717 31,215 4
Raynes ParkNA NA429 121,035 5
LongthorntonNA NA550 5897 10
AbbeyNA NA534 71,030 6
Merton ParkNA NA545 6979 7
St HelierNA NA491 11926 8
Lavender FieldsNA NA525 8922 9
Wimbledon ParkNA NA517 9795 12
Figge's MarshNA NA504 10854 11
Pollards HillNA NA404 13750 13
West BarnesNA NA393 14735 14
RavensburyNA NA371 16709 15
HillsideNA NA380 15621 17
VillageNA NA263 17661 16
Lower MordenNA NA246 18503 18
WandleNA NA232 19493 19
Cannon HillNA NA222 20412 20

Cricket Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (44 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 534 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202639
January 202628
December 202554
November 202537
October 202537
September 202536
August 202554
July 202535
June 202549
May 202545
April 202548
March 202545
February 202527

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20251
September 20253
August 20253
July 20255
June 20251
May 20251
April 20259
February 20251

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20264
December 202510
November 20259
October 202510
September 20254
August 20256
July 20257
June 20257
May 202510
April 202510
March 20256
February 20257

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20267
December 20256
November 20256
October 20257
September 202513
August 20251
July 202511
June 20258
May 20252
April 20258
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 439 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.77 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202636
January 202626
December 202526
November 202544
October 202549
September 202537
August 202529
July 202545
June 202531
May 202544
April 202536
March 202520
February 202516

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20255
November 20252
October 20251
August 20252
July 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20269
December 20255
November 20258
October 202511
September 20256
August 20257
July 20259
June 20258
May 20257
April 20259
March 20258
February 20254

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20268
December 20258
November 202511
October 202522
September 202517
August 20259
July 20259
June 202511
May 20251
April 20255
March 202512
February 20258

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20267
December 202518
November 202511
October 202511
September 202510
August 20251
July 20253
June 20255
May 20255
April 202516
March 202513
February 20255

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20267
December 20254
November 20256
October 20255
September 20254
August 20253
July 202513
June 20259
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20257

High Crime Locations Cricket Green in February 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
2. Illingworth Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
3. Upper Green East (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Boundary Business Court (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
7. Linden Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Gale Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Broadway Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
10. Vicarage Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4

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