Crime in Lavender Fields: statistics, rates and trends
962 crimes were recorded in Lavender Fields in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Lavender Fields
- Questions about crime in Lavender Fields
- About this data
962 crimes were recorded in Lavender Fields in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 333 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lavender Fields has the 2,107th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lavender Fields | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 962 | 16,295 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.9 | 74.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 13,200 | 218,539 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lavender Fields was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,179 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (909). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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 | 962 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 984 | 74.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,027 | 77.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 944 | 71.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,018 | 77.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,014 | 76.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,179 | 89.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,022 | 77.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 909 | 68.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 69 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lavender Fields 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+18%) and violence and sexual offences (+17%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-41%) and burglary (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 333 | 25.2 | 0.74 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 190 | 14.4 | 0.94 | -5% |
| Other theft | 77 | 5.8 | 0.91 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 75 | 5.7 | 1.15 | -17% |
| Public order | 59 | 4.5 | 0.67 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -41% |
| Drugs | 44 | 3.3 | 1.02 | -6% |
| Burglary | 42 | 3.2 | 0.90 | -37% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 2.2 | 0.27 | -15% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.7 | 0.79 | +83% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.4 | 1.07 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 0.78 | +233% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.7 | 0.83 | -36% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.7 | 0.40 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lavender Fields
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lavender Fields recorded 333 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 34.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lavender Fields
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lavender Fields recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 19.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lavender Fields
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lavender Fields recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lavender Fields
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lavender Fields recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lavender Fields
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lavender Fields recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lavender Fields
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lavender Fields recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lavender Fields
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lavender Fields recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lavender Fields
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lavender Fields recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lavender Fields
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lavender Fields recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lavender Fields
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lavender Fields 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 up 83% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lavender Fields
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lavender Fields recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lavender Fields
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lavender Fields recorded 10 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 up 233% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lavender Fields
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lavender Fields recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lavender Fields
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lavender Fields recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lavender Fields, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lavender Fields.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lavender Fields |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricket Green | 1,540 | 117.1 | +61% |
| Colliers Wood | 1,086 | 90.8 | +25% |
| Figge's Marsh | 829 | 90.5 | +24% |
| Wandle | 452 | 78.7 | +8% |
| Graveney | 773 | 64.7 | -11% |
| Abbey | 771 | 83.5 | +15% |
| Ravensbury | 708 | 75.7 | +4% |
| Merton Park | 859 | 104.0 | +43% |
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 Lavender Fields over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prince Georges Road | 48 |
| On or near Park View Drive | 42 |
| On or near Wilkins Close | 32 |
| On or near Oakmead Place | 31 |
| On or near Brangwyn Crescent | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 31 |
| On or near Turner Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Sheldrick Close | 27 |
| On or near Lavender Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Portland Road | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lavender Fields 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 | 282 | 29.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 252 | 26.2% |
| Not recorded | 190 | 19.8% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 11.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 5.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Lavender Fields has an estimated population of 13,200. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lavender Fields sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lavender Fields |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.0% |
| Social rented homes | 22.5% |
| Private rented homes | 32.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Lavender Fields a safe place to live?
Lavender Fields recorded 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Lavender Fields?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 333 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (190).
Is crime in Lavender Fields going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lavender Fields was down 2% on the year before: 962 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 984 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lavender Fields?
Lavender Fields 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 Lavender Fields. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.