Crime in Graveney: statistics, rates and trends
773 crimes were recorded in Graveney in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Graveney at a glance
- Crime trends in Graveney
- Types of crime in Graveney
- Graveney compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Graveney
- What happened after crimes were reported in Graveney
- Population and deprivation in Graveney
- Questions about crime in Graveney
- About this data
773 crimes were recorded in Graveney in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 288 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Graveney has the 2,441st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Graveney | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 773 | 16,295 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.7 | 74.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 11,954 | 218,539 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Graveney was highest in the year to July 2020 (986 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (773). Over the whole period it fell 4%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 773 | 64.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 931 | 77.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 877 | 73.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 938 | 78.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 826 | 69.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 956 | 80.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 986 | 82.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 900 | 75.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 808 | 67.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| January 2026 | 62 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 59 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 64 |
| August 2025 | 73 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Graveney over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in public order (+36%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-78%) and criminal damage and arson (-56%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 288 | 24.1 | 0.70 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 149 | 12.5 | 0.81 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 6.4 | 1.29 | -22% |
| Other theft | 62 | 5.2 | 0.81 | -6% |
| Public order | 49 | 4.1 | 0.62 | +36% |
| Burglary | 35 | 2.9 | 0.83 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 2.0 | 0.30 | -56% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.0 | 0.61 | -33% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.3 | 0.93 | -21% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 1.3 | 0.74 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.9 | 1.12 | +57% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 0.9 | 0.11 | -78% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.8 | 0.36 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.43 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Graveney
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Graveney recorded 288 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 37.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Graveney
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Graveney recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 19.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Graveney
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Graveney recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Graveney
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Graveney recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Graveney
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Graveney recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Graveney
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Graveney recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Graveney
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Graveney recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Graveney
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Graveney recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Graveney
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Graveney recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Graveney
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Graveney recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Graveney
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Graveney recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Graveney
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Graveney recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Graveney
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Graveney recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Graveney
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Graveney recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Graveney, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Graveney.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Graveney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Figge's Marsh | 829 | 90.5 | +40% |
| Colliers Wood | 1,086 | 90.8 | +40% |
| Longthornton | 1,063 | 76.1 | +18% |
| Lavender Fields | 962 | 72.9 | +13% |
| Cricket Green | 1,540 | 117.1 | +81% |
| Wandle | 452 | 78.7 | +22% |
| Pollards Hill | 815 | 79.0 | +22% |
| Abbey | 771 | 83.5 | +29% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Graveney over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Graveney Mews | 41 |
| On or near Woodland Way | 37 |
| On or near Park Avenue Mews | 37 |
| On or near Beecholme Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Hill Road | 27 |
| On or near Elmhurst Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Links Way | 24 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Tooting | 22 |
| On or near Melrose Avenue | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Graveney over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 254 | 32.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 221 | 28.6% |
| Not recorded | 149 | 19.3% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 9.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Graveney has an estimated population of 11,954. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Graveney sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Graveney |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.3% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% |
| Private rented homes | 36.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Graveney a safe place to live?
Graveney recorded 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Graveney?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 288 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (149).
Is crime in Graveney going up or down?
Recorded crime in Graveney was down 17% on the year before: 773 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 931 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Graveney?
Graveney is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Graveney. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.