Crime Rate in Graveney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Graveney

The total recorded crimes in Graveney, Merton, UK in February 2026 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Graveney crime rate of 1.21 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Graveney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Avenue Mews with total crimes: 15
  • Rural Way with total crimes: 9
  • Graveney Mews with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Merton.

    • 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 areas in the Merton.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Graveney)CrimesRank (Graveney)CrimesRank (Graveney)
Cricket GreenNA NA860 21,677 1
Wimbledon Town & DundonaldNA NA1,159 11,528 2
Colliers WoodNA NA717 31,215 4
Raynes ParkNA NA429 121,035 5
LongthorntonNA NA550 5897 10
AbbeyNA NA534 71,030 6
Merton ParkNA NA545 6979 7
St HelierNA NA491 11926 8
Lavender FieldsNA NA525 8922 9
Wimbledon ParkNA NA517 9795 12
Figge's MarshNA NA504 10854 11
Pollards HillNA NA404 13750 13
West BarnesNA NA393 14735 14
RavensburyNA NA371 16709 15
HillsideNA NA380 15621 17
VillageNA NA263 17661 16
Lower MordenNA NA246 18503 18
WandleNA NA232 19493 19
Cannon HillNA NA222 20412 20

Graveney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (35 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20253
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 402 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202635
January 202640
December 202524
November 202531
October 202523
September 202522
August 202530
July 202548
June 202529
May 202534
April 202523
March 202547
February 202516

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 202510
November 20255
October 20254
September 202515
August 20254
July 20254
June 20257
May 20255
April 20255
March 202510
February 202515

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20266
December 20259
November 202514
October 20256
September 20258
August 20252
July 202513
June 202510
May 202514
April 20259
March 20257
February 202517

A total of 243 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 20265
December 202521
November 202513
October 202514
September 202518
August 202520
July 202523
June 202535
May 202520
April 202514
March 202524
February 202522

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20253
November 20254
October 20253
September 20258
August 202510
July 202511
May 20252
April 20257
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20251
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20255
March 202532
February 202515

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20252
November 20253
October 20253
September 20253
August 20252
July 20255
June 20251
April 20256
March 20256

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 20252
November 20251
October 20255
September 20255
August 20259
July 20258
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20266
December 202511
November 20254
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20257
February 20257

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251

High Crime Locations Graveney in February 2026

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

1. Park Avenue Mews (Map)
Total15
Bicycle theft3
Drugs3
Possession of weapons3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Rural Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery3
3. Graveney Mews (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Tynemouth Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Beecholme Avenue (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Woodland Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Figge'S Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
8. Caithness Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. St Barnabas Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
10. Stanley Gardens (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1

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