Crime in Cricket Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,540 crimes were recorded in Cricket Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 117.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cricket Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Cricket Green
- Types of crime in Cricket Green
- Cricket Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cricket Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cricket Green
- Population and deprivation in Cricket Green
- Questions about crime in Cricket Green
- About this data
1,540 crimes were recorded in Cricket Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 117.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 485 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cricket Green has the 870th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cricket Green | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,540 | 16,295 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.1 | 74.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 13,153 | 218,539 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cricket Green was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,764 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,325). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 1,540 | 117.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,534 | 116.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,581 | 120.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,764 | 134.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,601 | 121.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,640 | 124.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,712 | 130.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,325 | 100.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,381 | 105.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 134 |
| June 2026 | 114 |
| May 2026 | 126 |
| April 2026 | 118 |
| March 2026 | 120 |
| February 2026 | 130 |
| January 2026 | 107 |
| December 2025 | 138 |
| November 2025 | 140 |
| October 2025 | 157 |
| September 2025 | 137 |
| August 2025 | 119 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cricket Green 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 anti-social behaviour, drugs, robbery.
The largest increases were in theft from the person (+17%) and anti-social behaviour (+17%). The largest falls were in burglary (-48%) and vehicle crime (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 485 | 36.9 | 1.08 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 436 | 33.1 | 2.16 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 93 | 7.1 | 1.04 | -16% |
| Other theft | 89 | 6.8 | 1.06 | +14% |
| Drugs | 88 | 6.7 | 2.05 | +5% |
| Public order | 87 | 6.6 | 1.00 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 80 | 6.1 | 1.23 | -23% |
| Burglary | 56 | 4.3 | 1.20 | -48% |
| Robbery | 28 | 2.1 | 1.58 | -22% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 2.1 | 1.22 | +17% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.7 | 0.79 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.4 | 1.41 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.2 | 1.48 | +78% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.1 | 0.14 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cricket Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cricket Green recorded 485 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 31.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cricket Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cricket Green recorded 436 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 28.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cricket Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cricket Green recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cricket Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cricket Green recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cricket Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cricket Green recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cricket Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cricket Green recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cricket Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cricket Green recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cricket Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cricket Green recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cricket Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cricket Green recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cricket Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cricket Green recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cricket Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cricket Green recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cricket Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cricket Green recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cricket Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cricket Green recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cricket Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cricket Green recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cricket Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cricket Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cricket Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender Fields | 962 | 72.9 | -38% |
| Figge's Marsh | 829 | 90.5 | -23% |
| Ravensbury | 708 | 75.7 | -35% |
| Colliers Wood | 1,086 | 90.8 | -22% |
| St Helier | 793 | 68.3 | -42% |
| Graveney | 773 | 64.7 | -45% |
| Longthornton | 1,063 | 76.1 | -35% |
| Merton Park | 859 | 104.0 | -11% |
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 Cricket Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 108 |
| On or near Upper Green East | 70 |
| On or near Upper Green West | 61 |
| On or near Illingworth Close | 59 |
| On or near Broadway Gardens | 46 |
| On or near Supermarket | 42 |
| On or near Vicarage Gardens | 37 |
| On or near Phipp'S Bridge Road | 35 |
| On or near Saxonbury Close | 34 |
| On or near Chantry Way | 33 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cricket Green 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 436 | 28.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 415 | 26.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 343 | 22.3% |
| Under investigation | 122 | 7.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 96 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% |
Cricket Green has an estimated population of 13,153. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cricket Green sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cricket Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.7% |
| Social rented homes | 29.9% |
| Private rented homes | 28.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
Is Cricket Green a safe place to live?
Cricket Green recorded 117.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Cricket Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 485 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (436).
Is crime in Cricket Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cricket Green was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,540 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,534 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cricket Green?
Cricket Green 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 Cricket Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.