Crime Rate in Raynes Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Raynes Park

The total recorded crimes in Raynes Park, Merton, UK in March 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Raynes Park crime rate of 1.14 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 Raynes Park, encompassing approximately 55,444 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Raynes Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Savill Gardens with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Lambton Road with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Raynes Park has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 1.14 ranking 11th 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.

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
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
Ravensbury62 13371 16709 15
Hillside49 16380 15621 17
Village41 18263 17661 16
Lower Morden43 17246 18503 18
Wandle23 20232 19493 19
Cannon Hill31 19222 20412 20

Raynes Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
August 20243
April 20245

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244
April 20247

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 202413
April 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Raynes Park in March 2025

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

1. Savill Gardens (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
3. Lambton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Grayswood Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1
5. Dorien Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Drugs1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
7. Wellsborough Mews (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
8. Chestnut Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Coombe Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Oakwood Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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