Crime Rate in Cricket Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cricket Green

The total recorded crimes in Cricket Green, Merton, UK in July 2025 are around 143 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cricket Green crime rate of 2.55 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (45.16% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Burglary: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
Cricket Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Illingworth Close with total crimes: 12
  • Upper Green East with total crimes: 9
  • Upper Green West 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 July 2025 the Cricket Green has recorded 143 crimes with crime rate of 2.55 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cricket Green)CrimesRank (Cricket Green)CrimesRank (Cricket Green)
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald177 11,159 11,528 2
Graveney123 3652 41,247 3
Colliers Wood118 4717 31,215 4
Raynes Park86 8429 121,035 5
Longthornton95 6550 5897 10
Wimbledon Park97 5517 9795 12
Abbey67 14534 71,030 6
Merton Park78 12545 6979 7
Village94 7263 17661 16
St Helier60 17491 11926 8
Lavender Fields83 9525 8922 9
Figge's Marsh81 10504 10854 11
Pollards Hill79 11404 13750 13
West Barnes72 13393 14735 14
Ravensbury65 15371 16709 15
Hillside62 16380 15621 17
Lower Morden33 20246 18503 18
Wandle43 18232 19493 19
Cannon Hill42 19222 20412 20

Cricket Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 202415
October 20247
September 202410
August 202412

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 202510
April 202510
March 20256
February 20257
January 20256
December 20242
November 20248
October 202412
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 373 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202531
May 202544
April 202536
March 202520
February 202516
January 202526
December 202424
November 202434
October 202437
September 202423
August 202437

A total of 474 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202549
May 202545
April 202548
March 202545
February 202527
January 202543
December 202432
November 202441
October 202437
September 202440
August 202432

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 20252
April 20258
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 20251
April 20255
March 202512
February 20258
January 20256
December 20248
November 202415
October 20249
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20251
April 20259
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20257
April 20259
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 202410
November 20249
October 202413
September 202415
August 20242

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20255
April 202516
March 202513
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Cricket Green in July 2025

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

1. Illingworth Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Upper Green East (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
3. Upper Green West (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Saxonbury Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
6. Lower Green West (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Commonside West (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
8. Broadway Gardens (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Elmwood Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hospital (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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