Crime in Colliers Wood: statistics, rates and trends
1,088 crimes were recorded in Colliers Wood in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Colliers Wood
- Questions about crime in Colliers Wood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (279), anti-social behaviour (212) and shoplifting (159) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,469th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Colliers Wood | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,088 | 16,220 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.9 | 74.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,963 | 218,539 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Colliers Wood of any year here (1,088 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,088 | 90.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,332 | 111.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,540 | 128.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,310 | 109.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,202 | 100.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,211 | 101.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,271 | 106.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,138 | 95.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,119 | 93.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 125 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Colliers Wood recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.6 times the national rate), robbery (72% above the national rate) and shoplifting (57% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (55% below) and public order (32% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 32 to 44 and violence and sexual offences rose from 237 to 279, while shoplifting fell from 377 to 159 and criminal damage and arson fell from 63 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 279 | 23.3 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 212 | 17.7 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 159 | 13.3 | 8.5 | -58% |
| Other theft | 93 | 7.8 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 6.5 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Public order | 54 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Drugs | 44 | 3.7 | 3.3 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -43% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.8 | 3.6 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 29 | 2.4 | 1.7 | -9% |
| Robbery | 28 | 2.3 | 1.4 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 26 | 2.2 | 0.8 | +4% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Colliers Wood; the highest is Cricket Green (116.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Graveney (64.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Colliers Wood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wandle | 465 | 81.0 | -11% |
| Lavender Fields | 963 | 73.0 | -20% |
| Graveney | 767 | 64.2 | -29% |
| Abbey | 778 | 84.2 | -7% |
| Figge's Marsh | 827 | 90.3 | -1% |
| Cricket Green | 1,535 | 116.7 | +28% |
| Wimbledon Town & Dundonald | 1,281 | 99.3 | +9% |
| Wimbledon Park | 875 | 70.1 | -23% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Colliers Wood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (153).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 153 |
| On or near Christchurch Road | 68 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 60 |
| On or near Parking Area | 52 |
| On or near Baltic Close | 42 |
| On or near South Road | 33 |
| On or near Colliers Wood | 28 |
| On or near Chapter Way | 26 |
| On or near Byegrove Road | 22 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 22 |
Of the 876 crimes in Colliers Wood with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 212 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 448 | 51.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 227 | 25.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Colliers Wood has an estimated population of 11,963 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (48%, against 23%), more private renting (41%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (55%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Colliers Wood average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Colliers Wood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 55.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 47.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 41.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Colliers Wood a safe place to live?
Colliers Wood recorded 90.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,469th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Colliers Wood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 279 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (212).
Is crime in Colliers Wood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Colliers Wood was down 18% on the year before: 1,088 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,332 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Colliers Wood?
About 11,963 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Colliers Wood?
Colliers Wood is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.