Crime Rate in Raynes Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Raynes Park

The total recorded crimes in Raynes Park, Merton, UK in May 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Raynes Park crime rate of 1.46 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 Raynes Park, encompassing approximately 55,444 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (316.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
Raynes Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grayswood Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Raynes Park?

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

  • Relative to Merton:

    • In 2024, Raynes Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Merton average, with 429 crimes compared to 500.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Raynes Park recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Merton.

    • In 2023, Raynes Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Merton average, with 1,035 crimes compared to 899. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Raynes Park witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Merton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Raynes Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Raynes Park has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 1.46 ranking 6th out of 19 in the Merton, UK

In 2024, the total Raynes Park crimes were 429. The crime rate of Raynes Park in 2024 was 7.74 (year) or 0.64 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Merton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Raynes Park were around 1,035 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.67 (year) or 1.56 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Merton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Raynes Park)CrimesRank (Raynes Park)CrimesRank (Raynes Park)
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
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
Ravensbury53 14371 16709 15
Hillside48 17380 15621 17
Village47 18263 17661 16
Wandle49 16232 19493 19
Lower Morden34 19246 18503 18
Cannon Hill28 20222 20412 20

Raynes Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 20256
March 202517
February 202517
January 202510
December 202413
November 202410
October 202415
September 202414
August 202419

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202516
March 202510
February 20258
January 202513
December 202418
November 202418
October 202410
September 202412
August 202412
May 20241

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 202510
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 202413

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242

High Crime Locations Raynes Park in May 2025

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

1. Grayswood Gardens (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs4
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Savill Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Oxford Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Vernon Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
7. Wyke Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Lambton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
9. Amity Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
10. Prince George'S Avenue (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Robbery1

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