Crime in Graveney: statistics, rates and trends
767 crimes were recorded in Graveney in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (284), anti-social behaviour (144) and vehicle crime (85) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,469th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Graveney | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 767 | 16,220 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.2 | 74.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,954 | 218,539 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Graveney of any year here (767 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 767 | 64.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 920 | 77.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 886 | 74.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 911 | 76.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 856 | 71.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 940 | 78.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 990 | 82.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 923 | 77.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 799 | 66.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Graveney recorded notably more vehicle crime (43% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (73% below) and drugs (46% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 52 to 22 and drugs fell from 38 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 284 | 23.8 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 12.0 | 15.4 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 85 | 7.1 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Other theft | 64 | 5.4 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Public order | 44 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.0 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 1.8 | 6.7 | -58% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.8 | 3.3 | -45% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Graveney.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Graveney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Figge's Marsh | 827 | 90.3 | +41% |
| Colliers Wood | 1,088 | 90.9 | +42% |
| Longthornton | 1,061 | 76.0 | +18% |
| Lavender Fields | 963 | 73.0 | +14% |
| Cricket Green | 1,535 | 116.7 | +82% |
| Wandle | 465 | 81.0 | +26% |
| Pollards Hill | 794 | 76.9 | +20% |
| Abbey | 778 | 84.2 | +31% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Graveney over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park Avenue Mews” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park Avenue Mews | 41 |
| On or near Woodland Way | 37 |
| On or near Graveney Mews | 34 |
| On or near Beecholme Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Hill Road | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
| On or near Links Way | 25 |
| On or near Elmhurst Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Figge'S Road | 23 |
| On or near Proctor Close | 22 |
Of the 623 crimes in Graveney with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 144 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 264 | 42.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 211 | 33.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Graveney has an estimated population of 11,954 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (36%, against 20%), less social housing (5.2%, against 17.1%) and more households without a car (37%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Graveney average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Graveney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Graveney a safe place to live?
Graveney recorded 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,469th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Graveney?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 284 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (144).
Is crime in Graveney going up or down?
Recorded crime in Graveney was down 17% on the year before: 767 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 920 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Graveney?
About 11,954 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Graveney?
Graveney is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.