Crime Rate in Ravensbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ravensbury

The total recorded crimes in Ravensbury, Merton, UK in February 2026 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ravensbury crime rate of 2.11 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 Ravensbury, encompassing approximately 28,931 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Ravensbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Neath Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Newhouse Walk with total crimes: 5
  • Crescent Grove with total crimes: 4

How safe is Ravensbury?

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

  • Relative to Merton:

    • In 2024, Ravensbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Merton average, with 371 crimes compared to 500.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ravensbury recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Merton.

    • In 2023, Ravensbury had fewer crimes than the Merton average, with 709 crimes compared to 899. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ravensbury recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Merton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Merton, Ravensbury has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ravensbury Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Ravensbury crimes were 371. The crime rate of Ravensbury in 2024 was 12.82 (year) or 1.07 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Merton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ravensbury were around 709 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.51 (year) or 2.04 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Merton.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ravensbury)CrimesRank (Ravensbury)CrimesRank (Ravensbury)
Cricket GreenNA NA860 21,677 1
Wimbledon Town & DundonaldNA NA1,159 11,528 2
GraveneyNA NA652 41,247 3
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
HillsideNA NA380 15621 17
VillageNA NA263 17661 16
Lower MordenNA NA246 18503 18
WandleNA NA232 19493 19
Cannon HillNA NA222 20412 20

Ravensbury 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 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20266
December 20255
November 20256
October 20254
September 20251
August 20255
July 20257
June 20252
May 20255
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.31 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202618
December 202533
November 202536
October 202524
September 202528
August 202521
July 202521
June 202517
May 202515
April 202522
March 202523
February 202510

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20256
November 20252
October 20253
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20257
November 20257
October 20253
September 20251
August 20255
July 20255
June 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20251
November 20253
October 20253
September 20254
August 20254
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20258

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202617
December 20257
November 20259
October 202511
September 20257
August 202514
July 202522
June 202514
May 202514
April 202513
March 202516
February 202516

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20258
November 20255
October 20254
September 20254
August 20252
July 20253
June 20254
May 20254
April 20258
March 20254
February 20257

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20254
September 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20253
November 20256
October 20255
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20255
May 20257
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
August 20252
June 20254
April 20251
February 20253

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
September 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
March 20252

High Crime Locations Ravensbury in February 2026

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

1. Neath Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Newhouse Walk (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Crescent Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hengelo Gardens (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Newminster Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
6. Wandle Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Boxley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Riverside Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Deer Park Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Montacute Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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