Crime in Figge's Marsh: statistics, rates and trends
827 crimes were recorded in Figge's Marsh in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Figge's Marsh
- Questions about crime in Figge's Marsh
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (327), anti-social behaviour (160) and public order (56) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,487th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Figge's Marsh | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 827 | 16,220 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.3 | 74.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,159 | 218,539 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Figge's Marsh peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,205 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (827). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 827 | 90.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 884 | 96.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 827 | 90.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 830 | 90.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,002 | 109.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,145 | 125.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,168 | 127.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,205 | 131.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,135 | 123.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 69 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Figge's Marsh recorded notably more theft from the person (49% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (51% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 281 to 327, while drugs fell from 80 to 37 and criminal damage and arson fell from 51 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 327 | 35.7 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 160 | 17.5 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Public order | 56 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 6.0 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Other theft | 50 | 5.5 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Drugs | 37 | 4.0 | 3.3 | -54% |
| Burglary | 32 | 3.5 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -41% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 2.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Figge's Marsh; the highest is Cricket Green (116.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Graveney (64.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Figge's Marsh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricket Green | 1,535 | 116.7 | +29% |
| Longthornton | 1,061 | 76.0 | -16% |
| Graveney | 767 | 64.2 | -29% |
| Lavender Fields | 963 | 73.0 | -19% |
| Colliers Wood | 1,088 | 90.9 | +1% |
| Pollards Hill | 794 | 76.9 | -15% |
| Ravensbury | 708 | 75.7 | -16% |
| Wandle | 465 | 81.0 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Figge's Marsh over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sadler Close” (99).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sadler Close | 99 |
| On or near Laburnum Road | 46 |
| On or near Sibthorp Road | 44 |
| On or near Imperial Gardens | 40 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Downe Road | 34 |
| On or near Acacia Road | 27 |
| On or near Moore Close | 26 |
| On or near Tonstall Road | 25 |
| On or near Brenley Close | 22 |
Of the 667 crimes in Figge's Marsh with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 160 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 235 | 35.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 217 | 32.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 97 | 14.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Figge's Marsh has an estimated population of 9,159 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (33%, against 17%), more households without a car (42%, against 23%) and fewer retired residents (11%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Figge's Marsh average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Figge's Marsh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 33.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Figge's Marsh a safe place to live?
Figge's Marsh recorded 90.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,487th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Figge's Marsh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 327 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (160).
Is crime in Figge's Marsh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Figge's Marsh was down 6% on the year before: 827 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 884 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Figge's Marsh?
About 9,159 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Figge's Marsh?
Figge's Marsh 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.