Crime Rate in Graveney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Graveney

The total recorded crimes in Graveney, Merton, UK in March 2025 are around 156 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Graveney crime rate of 2.28 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Graveney, encompassing approximately 68,485 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (193.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (113.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
Graveney Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Park Avenue Mews with total crimes: 60
  • Rural Way with total crimes: 12
  • Figge'S Road with total crimes: 9

How safe is Graveney?

To understand the safety of Graveney, we need to analyze Graveney crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Merton:

    • In 2024, Graveney reported a higher crime volume than the Merton average, with 652 crimes compared to 500. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Graveney witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Graveney experienced a greater number of crimes than the Merton average, with 1,247 crimes compared to 899. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Graveney witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Merton, Graveney has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Graveney Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Graveney has recorded 156 crimes with crime rate of 2.28 ranking 2th out of 19 in the Merton, UK

In 2024, the total Graveney crimes were 652. The crime rate of Graveney in 2024 was 9.52 (year) or 0.79 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Merton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Graveney were around 1,247 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.21 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Merton.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Merton)CrimesRank (Merton)CrimesRank (Merton)
Cricket Green129 4860 21,677 1
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald163 11,159 11,528 2
Colliers Wood150 3717 31,215 4
Raynes Park63 11429 121,035 5
Longthornton106 5550 5897 10
Abbey63 10534 71,030 6
Merton Park71 9545 6979 7
Wimbledon Park86 6517 9795 12
Lavender Fields84 7525 8922 9
St Helier62 14491 11926 8
Figge's Marsh74 8504 10854 11
West Barnes62 12393 14735 14
Pollards Hill61 15404 13750 13
Ravensbury62 13371 16709 15
Hillside49 16380 15621 17
Village41 18263 17661 16
Lower Morden43 17246 18503 18
Wandle23 20232 19493 19
Cannon Hill31 19222 20412 20

Graveney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202522
January 202516
December 202417
November 202417
October 202416
September 202424
August 202431
April 202422

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20258
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
April 20243

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 202411
September 20247
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202547
February 202516
January 202532
December 202426
November 202429
October 202428
September 202427
August 202432
April 202435

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202515
January 20254
December 20246
November 202410
October 20247
September 202411
August 20245
April 202414

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202515
January 202520
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244
April 20247

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20245
April 20241

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202517
January 20259
December 20249
November 202410
October 202411
September 202413
August 20242
April 20247

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245
April 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Graveney in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Graveney postcode area is presented below.

1. Park Avenue Mews (Map)
Total60
Shoplifting30
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
2. Rural Way (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
3. Figge'S Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. The Bungalows (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Hill Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Woodland Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Links Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Deal Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Rustic Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Melrose Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1

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