Crime in Figge's Marsh: statistics, rates and trends
829 crimes were recorded in Figge's Marsh in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Figge's Marsh at a glance
- Crime trends in Figge's Marsh
- Types of crime in Figge's Marsh
- Figge's Marsh compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Figge's Marsh
- What happened after crimes were reported in Figge's Marsh
- Population and deprivation in Figge's Marsh
- Questions about crime in Figge's Marsh
- About this data
829 crimes were recorded in Figge's Marsh in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 326 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Figge's Marsh has the 1,481st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Figge's Marsh | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 829 | 16,295 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.5 | 74.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 9,159 | 218,539 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Figge's Marsh was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,207 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (814). Over the whole period it fell 27%, 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 | 829 | 90.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 889 | 97.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 814 | 88.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 843 | 92.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,028 | 112.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,164 | 127.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,143 | 124.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,207 | 131.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,130 | 123.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 78 |
| June 2026 | 85 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 70 |
| March 2026 | 55 |
| February 2026 | 76 |
| January 2026 | 83 |
| December 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 75 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
| August 2025 | 71 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Figge's Marsh 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 theft from the person, robbery, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+18%) and burglary (+14%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-85%) and drugs (-54%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 326 | 35.6 | 1.04 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 157 | 17.1 | 1.12 | +8% |
| Public order | 59 | 6.4 | 0.97 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 5.9 | 1.20 | -4% |
| Other theft | 50 | 5.5 | 0.85 | +4% |
| Drugs | 36 | 3.9 | 1.20 | -54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 3.7 | 0.55 | -29% |
| Burglary | 32 | 3.5 | 0.99 | +14% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 2.5 | 1.49 | +35% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.7 | 1.29 | -36% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.4 | 0.17 | -85% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.3 | 0.62 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.1 | 1.33 | +43% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 0.79 | -30% |
Violence and sexual offences in Figge's Marsh
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Figge's Marsh recorded 326 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 39.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Figge's Marsh
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Figge's Marsh recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 18.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Figge's Marsh
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Figge's Marsh recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Figge's Marsh
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Figge's Marsh recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Figge's Marsh
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Figge's Marsh recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Figge's Marsh
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Figge's Marsh recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Figge's Marsh
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Figge's Marsh recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Figge's Marsh
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Figge's Marsh recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Figge's Marsh
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Figge's Marsh recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Figge's Marsh
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Figge's Marsh recorded 16 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 36% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Figge's Marsh
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Figge's Marsh recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 85% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Figge's Marsh
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Figge's Marsh recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Figge's Marsh
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Figge's Marsh recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Figge's Marsh
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Figge's Marsh recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Figge's Marsh, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Figge's Marsh.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Figge's Marsh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricket Green | 1,540 | 117.1 | +29% |
| Longthornton | 1,063 | 76.1 | -16% |
| Graveney | 773 | 64.7 | -29% |
| Lavender Fields | 962 | 72.9 | -19% |
| Colliers Wood | 1,086 | 90.8 | +0% |
| Pollards Hill | 815 | 79.0 | -13% |
| Ravensbury | 708 | 75.7 | -16% |
| Wandle | 452 | 78.7 | -13% |
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 Figge's Marsh over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sadler Close | 98 |
| On or near Laburnum Road | 47 |
| On or near Sibthorp Road | 46 |
| On or near Imperial Gardens | 40 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Downe Road | 31 |
| On or near Acacia Road | 29 |
| On or near Moore Close | 25 |
| On or near Graham Road | 24 |
| On or near Tonstall Road | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Figge's Marsh 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 | 235 | 28.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 225 | 27.1% |
| Not recorded | 157 | 18.9% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 12.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Figge's Marsh has an estimated population of 9,159. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Figge's Marsh sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Figge's Marsh |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.4% |
| Social rented homes | 33.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
Is Figge's Marsh a safe place to live?
Figge's Marsh recorded 90.5 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 Figge's Marsh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 326 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (157).
Is crime in Figge's Marsh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Figge's Marsh was down 7% on the year before: 829 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 889 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Figge's Marsh?
Figge's Marsh 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 Figge's Marsh. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.