Crime in Colliers Wood: statistics, rates and trends
1,086 crimes were recorded in Colliers Wood in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Colliers Wood at a glance
- Crime trends in Colliers Wood
- Types of crime in Colliers Wood
- Colliers Wood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Colliers Wood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Colliers Wood
- Population and deprivation in Colliers Wood
- Questions about crime in Colliers Wood
- About this data
1,086 crimes were recorded in Colliers Wood in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 276 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Colliers Wood has the 1,473rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Colliers Wood | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,086 | 16,295 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.8 | 74.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 11,963 | 218,539 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Colliers Wood was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,556 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,086). Over the whole period it fell 2%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,086 | 90.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,309 | 109.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,556 | 130.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,305 | 109.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,198 | 100.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,241 | 103.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,251 | 104.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,128 | 94.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,111 | 92.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 84 |
| May 2026 | 91 |
| April 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 88 |
| February 2026 | 89 |
| January 2026 | 95 |
| December 2025 | 94 |
| November 2025 | 95 |
| October 2025 | 75 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
| August 2025 | 123 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Colliers Wood over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, bicycle theft, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in drugs (+28%) and violence and sexual offences (+19%). The largest falls were in robbery (-57%) and shoplifting (-49%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 276 | 23.1 | 0.67 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 220 | 18.4 | 1.20 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 181 | 15.1 | 1.83 | -49% |
| Other theft | 88 | 7.4 | 1.15 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 72 | 6.0 | 1.22 | -4% |
| Public order | 48 | 4.0 | 0.60 | -36% |
| Drugs | 41 | 3.4 | 1.05 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 3.3 | 0.48 | -39% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.8 | 0.78 | -42% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 2.3 | 2.74 | +17% |
| Theft from the person | 26 | 2.2 | 1.29 | -13% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.7 | 1.24 | -57% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.0 | 0.48 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.26 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Colliers Wood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Colliers Wood recorded 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 25.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Colliers Wood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Colliers Wood recorded 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Colliers Wood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Colliers Wood recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Colliers Wood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Colliers Wood recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Colliers Wood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Colliers Wood recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Colliers Wood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Colliers Wood recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Colliers Wood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Colliers Wood recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Colliers Wood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Colliers Wood recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Colliers Wood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Colliers Wood recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Colliers Wood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Colliers Wood recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Colliers Wood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Colliers Wood recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Colliers Wood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Colliers Wood recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Colliers Wood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Colliers Wood recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Colliers Wood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Colliers Wood recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Colliers Wood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Colliers Wood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Colliers Wood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wandle | 452 | 78.7 | -13% |
| Lavender Fields | 962 | 72.9 | -20% |
| Graveney | 773 | 64.7 | -29% |
| Abbey | 771 | 83.5 | -8% |
| Figge's Marsh | 829 | 90.5 | -0% |
| Cricket Green | 1,540 | 117.1 | +29% |
| Wimbledon Town & Dundonald | 1,316 | 102.0 | +12% |
| Wimbledon Park | 862 | 69.1 | -24% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Colliers Wood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 180 |
| On or near Christchurch Road | 64 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 53 |
| On or near Parking Area | 48 |
| On or near Baltic Close | 41 |
| On or near South Road | 32 |
| On or near Woodley Close | 30 |
| On or near Colliers Wood | 27 |
| On or near Chapter Way | 23 |
| On or near Lyveden Road | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Colliers Wood over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 450 | 41.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 226 | 20.8% |
| Not recorded | 220 | 20.3% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 7.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
Colliers Wood has an estimated population of 11,963. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Colliers Wood sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Colliers Wood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 75.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.3% |
| Social rented homes | 12.4% |
| Private rented homes | 41.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Colliers Wood a safe place to live?
Colliers Wood recorded 90.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Colliers Wood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (220).
Is crime in Colliers Wood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Colliers Wood was down 17% on the year before: 1,086 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,309 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Colliers Wood?
Colliers Wood is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Colliers Wood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.