Crime Rate in Figge's Marsh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Figge's Marsh

The total recorded crimes in Figge's Marsh, Merton, UK in May 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Figge's Marsh crime rate of 1.35 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 Figge's Marsh, encompassing approximately 56,312 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Figge's Marsh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sadler Close with total crimes: 14
  • Sibthorp Road with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is Figge's Marsh?

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

  • Relative to Merton:

    • In 2024, Figge's Marsh reported a higher crime volume than the Merton average, with 504 crimes compared to 500. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Figge's Marsh witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Merton.

    • In 2023, Figge's Marsh had fewer crimes than the Merton average, with 854 crimes compared to 899. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Figge's Marsh recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Merton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Merton, Figge's Marsh has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Figge's Marsh Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Figge's Marsh has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 1.35 ranking 7th out of 19 in the Merton, UK

In 2024, the total Figge's Marsh crimes were 504. The crime rate of Figge's Marsh in 2024 was 8.95 (year) or 0.75 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Merton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Figge's Marsh were around 854 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.17 (year) or 1.26 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Merton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Figge's Marsh)CrimesRank (Figge's Marsh)CrimesRank (Figge's Marsh)
Cricket Green127 2860 21,677 1
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald136 11,159 11,528 2
Graveney96 3652 41,247 3
Colliers Wood88 5717 31,215 4
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
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

Figge's Marsh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202524
March 202529
February 202513
January 202518
December 202414
November 202421
October 202413
September 202432
August 202422

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20247
October 20249
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20257
February 202510
January 202512
December 20249
November 202414
October 202418
September 20249
August 202416

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255
January 202518
December 202418
November 20248
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20249
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
December 20245
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20258
February 202513
January 20259
December 20249
November 20249
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243

High Crime Locations Figge's Marsh in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Figge's Marsh postcode area is presented below.

1. Sadler Close (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
2. Sibthorp Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. Moore Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Bedfont Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Mitcham Eastfields (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Stainbank Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kings Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2

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