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Burglary Rates in Cricket Green

Merton, London, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Cricket Green recorded 71 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 46% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

71

4.93 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,738

120.6 per 1,000 residents

46% above the UK average7% below the London regional average

How does Cricket Green rank?

Within Merton

1 of 20 neighbourhoods

Safest neighbourhood in the borough

UK-wide safety percentile

84th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

5
9
14
3
4
5
6
4
7
2
7
5
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
545
31%
Anti-social Behaviour
474
27%
Other Crime
384
22%
Drug Offences
102
6%
Vehicle Crime
99
6%
Burglary
71
4%
Theft from Person
26
1%
Robbery
24
1%
Shoplifting
13
1%

Property mix in Cricket Green

Source: Census 2021 · 5,232 households

Detached 4%Semi-detached 15%Terraced 33%Flats 47%

The most common property type in Cricket Green is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Cricket Green homeowners

Most homes in Cricket Green are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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