Crime Rate in Lavender Fields: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lavender Fields

The total recorded crimes in Lavender Fields, Merton, UK in May 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lavender Fields crime rate of 1.70 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 Lavender Fields, encompassing approximately 55,423 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
Lavender Fields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prince Georges Road with total crimes: 9
  • New Close with total crimes: 6
  • Farewell Place with total crimes: 6

How safe is Lavender Fields?

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

  • Relative to Merton:

    • In 2024, Lavender Fields reported a higher crime volume than the Merton average, with 525 crimes compared to 500. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lavender Fields witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Merton.

    • In 2023, Lavender Fields experienced a greater number of crimes than the Merton average, with 922 crimes compared to 899. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lavender Fields witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Merton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lavender Fields Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lavender Fields has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 1.70 ranking 4th out of 19 in the Merton, UK

In 2024, the total Lavender Fields crimes were 525. The crime rate of Lavender Fields in 2024 was 9.47 (year) or 0.79 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Merton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lavender Fields were around 922 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.64 (year) or 1.39 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Merton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lavender Fields)CrimesRank (Lavender Fields)CrimesRank (Lavender Fields)
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
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

Lavender Fields Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 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 Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
September 20241

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202510
March 202524
February 202524
January 202518
December 202421
November 202415
October 202424
September 202417
August 202433

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202513
March 202521
February 202522
January 202517
December 202415
November 20245
October 202420
September 202418
August 202420

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 202512
December 20249
November 202411
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20258
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20259
February 20259
January 20257
December 20244
November 20249
October 202411
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20252
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 202410
September 20245

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
November 20244
August 20243

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 20256
February 20257
January 20257
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251

High Crime Locations Lavender Fields in May 2025

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

1. Prince Georges Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. New Close (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Farewell Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wheatstone Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Wilson Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Oakmead Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Wilkins Close (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lavender Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Laings Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Dorset Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1

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