QUESTION: - How safe is Tooting Common?

As far as I was aware Tooting Common is no more or less dangerous than any other large open space in the centre of London, but I didn't particularly think that it was the scene of frequent murders or serious crimes. But on my way home on the train this evening I overheard two youngish girls (possibly of Essex extraction) eloquently discussing their days activities. Part of the conversation which I overheard, gave me great cause for concern, and went something like this: -

Tracie 1 - "...Where'uv you bin then?"

Tracie 2 -"...To that Tootin' Common thing in London"

Tracie 1 - "...What woz it like?"

Tracie 2 - "...it woz OK, but I fought they woz gonna show uz an old dead body, but they didn't..."

At this point I was considering either phoning the police or social services, until Tracie 2 added: -

"...but the old golden coffins from Egypt were actually well bad (which apparently means good!)"

It wasn't some crime scene on Tooting Common...

...it was the Tutankhamen exhibition at the O2!!