Crime Rate in Ravensbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ravensbury

The total recorded crimes in Ravensbury, Merton, UK in March 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ravensbury crime rate of 2.14 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Ravensbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 6
  • Octavia Close with total crimes: 5
  • Montacute Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Ravensbury has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 2.14 ranking 13th out of 19 in the Merton, UK

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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Merton)CrimesRank (Merton)CrimesRank (Merton)
Cricket Green129 4860 21,677 1
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald163 11,159 11,528 2
Graveney156 2652 41,247 3
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
Hillside49 16380 15621 17
Village41 18263 17661 16
Lower Morden43 17246 18503 18
Wandle23 20232 19493 19
Cannon Hill31 19222 20412 20

Ravensbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202516
January 202517
December 202410
November 20247
October 20246
September 202421
August 202418
April 202417

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202510
January 202514
December 202411
November 202410
October 202411
September 202417
August 202419
July 20241
April 202416

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20258
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 202410
September 202413
April 20247

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243

High Crime Locations Ravensbury in March 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Octavia Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Montacute Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Crescent Grove (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Newhouse Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. A239 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Morden Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
8. Montacute Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Neath Gardens (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Marham Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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