Crime Rate in Lavender Fields: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lavender Fields

The total recorded crimes in Lavender Fields, Merton, UK in February 2026 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lavender Fields crime rate of 1.34 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Lavender Fields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakmead Place with total crimes: 5
  • Dorset Road with total crimes: 4
  • Seaton Road with total crimes: 4

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Lavender Fields)CrimesRank (Lavender Fields)CrimesRank (Lavender Fields)
Cricket GreenNA NA860 21,677 1
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
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

Lavender Fields 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 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , 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 (17 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.85 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202626
December 202533
November 202529
October 202525
September 202537
August 202522
July 202536
June 202529
May 202532
April 202510
March 202524
February 202524

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20254
November 20255
October 20257
September 20253
August 20257
July 20251
June 20258
April 202512
March 20256
February 20257

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20254
November 20253
October 20253
September 20253
August 20252
July 20252
June 20258
May 20254
April 20252
March 20258
February 20254

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 20254
November 20253
October 20256
September 20254
August 20253
July 20253
June 20259
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20251
October 20251
September 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
December 20256
November 20253
October 20254
September 20251
August 20253
July 20257
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202612
December 202516
November 202515
October 202521
September 202511
August 202517
July 202520
June 202513
May 202516
April 202513
March 202521
February 202522

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 202512
November 20255
October 20257
September 20256
August 20258
July 20255
June 20254
May 202510
April 20254
March 20252
February 20257

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20252
October 20251
September 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202610
December 202510
November 20256
October 20254
September 20253
August 20255
July 20255
June 20256
May 20257
April 20257
March 20259
February 20259

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
September 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20253
October 20254
September 20255
August 20251
July 20252
June 20254
May 20257
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Lavender Fields in February 2026

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

1. Oakmead Place (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Dorset Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Seaton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
4. Brangwyn Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
5. Park View Drive (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Dalton Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Field Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Reynolds Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Brangwyn Crescent (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Turner Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

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