Crime Rate in Ravensbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ravensbury

The total recorded crimes in Ravensbury, Merton, UK in May 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ravensbury crime rate of 1.83 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Ravensbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crescent Grove with total crimes: 10
  • Riverside Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Bishopsford Road with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Ravensbury has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 1.83 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ravensbury)CrimesRank (Ravensbury)CrimesRank (Ravensbury)
Cricket Green127 2860 21,677 1
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald136 11,159 11,528 2
Graveney96 3652 41,247 3
Colliers Wood88 5717 31,215 4
Lavender Fields94 4525 8922 9
Raynes Park81 6429 121,035 5
Longthornton76 8550 5897 10
Abbey75 9534 71,030 6
Merton Park69 10545 6979 7
Figge's Marsh76 7504 10854 11
St Helier50 15491 11926 8
Wimbledon Park66 12517 9795 12
Pollards Hill68 11404 13750 13
West Barnes57 13393 14735 14
Hillside48 17380 15621 17
Village47 18263 17661 16
Wandle49 16232 19493 19
Lower Morden34 19246 18503 18
Cannon Hill28 20222 20412 20

Ravensbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 202516
February 202516
January 202517
December 202410
November 20247
October 20246
September 202421
August 202418

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202522
March 202523
February 202510
January 202514
December 202411
November 202410
October 202411
September 202417
August 202419
July 20241

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20254
February 20257
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 202410
September 202413

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20258
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Ravensbury in May 2025

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

1. Crescent Grove (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Riverside Drive (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bishopsford Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Montacute Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Newhouse Walk (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Netley Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Wandle Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Boxley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Arras Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lessness Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1

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