Total Crime Rate
147.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Osier Way area has the 18th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Cricket Green , and the 67th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Osier Way (CR4 4NF) in the last 12 months was 147.3 per 1,000 residents and was 23.6% higher than the Cricket Green average (119.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 25 (≈ 64.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 92.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Osier Way (CR4 4NF), the main crime hotspot is near Riverside Drive. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Canons Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Tramway Path | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Baron Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Baron Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Canons Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Riverside Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Tramway Path | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brookfields Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Canons Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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