Crime in Lavender Fields: statistics, rates and trends
963 crimes were recorded in Lavender Fields in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Lavender Fields at a glance
- Crime trends in Lavender Fields
- Types of crime in Lavender Fields
- Lavender Fields compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lavender Fields
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lavender Fields
- Demographics of Lavender Fields
- Questions about crime in Lavender Fields
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (333), anti-social behaviour (193) and vehicle crime (77) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,105th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Lavender Fields | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 963 | 16,220 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.0 | 74.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 13,200 | 218,539 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lavender Fields peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,155 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (900). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 963 | 73.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 961 | 72.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,028 | 77.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 952 | 72.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,022 | 77.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 993 | 75.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,155 | 87.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,076 | 81.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 900 | 68.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| July 2026 | 94 |
| June 2026 | 75 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 86 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 98 |
| November 2025 | 75 |
| October 2025 | 85 |
| September 2025 | 82 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (73% below) and criminal damage and arson (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 272 to 333, while criminal damage and arson fell from 71 to 37 and burglary fell from 64 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 333 | 25.2 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 193 | 14.6 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 5.8 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Other theft | 74 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Public order | 58 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Drugs | 46 | 3.5 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.1 | 3.6 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -48% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 2.3 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lavender Fields; the highest is Cricket Green (116.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Graveney (64.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lavender Fields |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricket Green | 1,535 | 116.7 | +60% |
| Colliers Wood | 1,088 | 90.9 | +25% |
| Figge's Marsh | 827 | 90.3 | +24% |
| Wandle | 465 | 81.0 | +11% |
| Graveney | 767 | 64.2 | -12% |
| Abbey | 778 | 84.2 | +15% |
| Ravensbury | 708 | 75.7 | +4% |
| Merton Park | 831 | 100.6 | +38% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Lavender Fields over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Prince Georges Road” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prince Georges Road | 49 |
| On or near Park View Drive | 44 |
| On or near Brangwyn Crescent | 32 |
| On or near Oakmead Place | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 31 |
| On or near Wilkins Close | 30 |
| On or near Turner Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Lavender Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Sheldrick Close | 25 |
| On or near Reynolds Close | 24 |
Of the 770 crimes in Lavender Fields with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 193 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 274 | 35.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 258 | 33.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 7.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Lavender Fields has an estimated population of 13,200 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (37%, against 23%), more private renting (32%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (9.5%, against 21.6%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lavender Fields average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Lavender Fields | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lavender Fields a safe place to live?
Lavender Fields recorded 73.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,105th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Lavender Fields?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 333 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (193).
Is crime in Lavender Fields going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lavender Fields was almost unchanged on the year before: 963 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 961 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lavender Fields?
About 13,200 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.5% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lavender Fields?
Lavender Fields 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.