Crime in Ravensbury: statistics, rates and trends
708 crimes were recorded in Ravensbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ravensbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Ravensbury
- Types of crime in Ravensbury
- Ravensbury compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ravensbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ravensbury
- Population and deprivation in Ravensbury
- Questions about crime in Ravensbury
- About this data
708 crimes were recorded in Ravensbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 288 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ravensbury has the 1,999th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ravensbury | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 708 | 16,295 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.7 | 74.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 9,351 | 218,539 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ravensbury was highest in the year to July 2020 (887 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (635). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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 | 708 | 75.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 659 | 70.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 712 | 76.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 758 | 81.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 739 | 79.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 799 | 85.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 887 | 94.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 775 | 82.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 635 | 67.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 65 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 71 |
| November 2025 | 82 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ravensbury 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 violence and sexual offences (+50%) and public order (+39%). The largest falls were in burglary (-44%) and criminal damage and arson (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 288 | 30.8 | 0.90 | +50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 146 | 15.6 | 1.02 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 6.8 | 1.39 | -4% |
| Public order | 46 | 4.9 | 0.74 | +39% |
| Other theft | 38 | 4.1 | 0.64 | -5% |
| Drugs | 35 | 3.7 | 1.14 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 3.6 | 0.54 | -21% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.4 | 0.67 | -44% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.2 | 0.56 | -15% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.0 | 0.71 | +29% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.9 | 0.51 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.33 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.26 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 0.03 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ravensbury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ravensbury recorded 288 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 40.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ravensbury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ravensbury recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 20.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ravensbury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ravensbury recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ravensbury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ravensbury recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ravensbury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ravensbury recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ravensbury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ravensbury recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ravensbury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ravensbury recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ravensbury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ravensbury recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ravensbury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ravensbury recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ravensbury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ravensbury recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ravensbury
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ravensbury recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ravensbury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ravensbury recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ravensbury
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ravensbury recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ravensbury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ravensbury recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ravensbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ravensbury.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ravensbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helier | 793 | 68.3 | -10% |
| Cricket Green | 1,540 | 117.1 | +55% |
| Merton Park | 859 | 104.0 | +37% |
| Lavender Fields | 962 | 72.9 | -4% |
| Figge's Marsh | 829 | 90.5 | +20% |
| Cannon Hill | 325 | 32.5 | -57% |
| Abbey | 771 | 83.5 | +10% |
| Lower Morden | 502 | 43.6 | -42% |
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 Ravensbury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Newhouse Walk | 55 |
| On or near Crescent Grove | 42 |
| On or near Montacute Road | 35 |
| On or near Riverside Drive | 34 |
| On or near Wandle Road | 26 |
| On or near Pollard Road | 23 |
| On or near Morden Road | 22 |
| On or near Netley Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Marham Gardens | 20 |
| On or near Bishopsford Road | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ravensbury 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 215 | 30.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 188 | 26.6% |
| Not recorded | 146 | 20.6% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 9.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 5.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
Ravensbury has an estimated population of 9,351. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ravensbury sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ravensbury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.0% |
| Private rented homes | 20.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Ravensbury a safe place to live?
Ravensbury recorded 75.7 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 Ravensbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 288 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (146).
Is crime in Ravensbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ravensbury was up 7% on the year before: 708 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 659 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ravensbury?
Ravensbury 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 Ravensbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.