Crime in Ravenscourt: statistics, rates and trends
1,080 crimes were recorded in Ravenscourt in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ravenscourt at a glance
- Crime trends in Ravenscourt
- Types of crime in Ravenscourt
- Ravenscourt compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ravenscourt
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ravenscourt
- Population and deprivation in Ravenscourt
- Questions about crime in Ravenscourt
- About this data
1,080 crimes were recorded in Ravenscourt in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 215 reports (20% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ravenscourt has the 639th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ravenscourt | Hammersmith and Fulham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,080 | 26,219 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.3 | 139.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,165 | 188,687 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ravenscourt was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,210 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,030). Over the whole period it fell 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 | 1,080 | 132.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,030 | 126.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,038 | 127.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,168 | 143.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,080 | 132.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,134 | 138.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,103 | 135.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,191 | 145.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,210 | 148.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 85 |
| June 2026 | 90 |
| May 2026 | 153 |
| April 2026 | 94 |
| March 2026 | 146 |
| February 2026 | 85 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 71 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 70 |
| August 2025 | 91 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ravenscourt 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+960%) and burglary (+33%). The largest falls were in drugs (-61%) and robbery (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 215 | 26.3 | 0.77 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 212 | 26.0 | 3.13 | +960% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 185 | 22.7 | 1.48 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 140 | 17.1 | 3.48 | -40% |
| Other theft | 84 | 10.3 | 1.61 | +27% |
| Burglary | 65 | 8.0 | 2.25 | +33% |
| Public order | 58 | 7.1 | 1.07 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 5.5 | 0.81 | -24% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 2.9 | 3.57 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 2.3 | 1.38 | -27% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.7 | 1.27 | -48% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.5 | 0.45 | -61% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.7 | 0.35 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ravenscourt
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ravenscourt recorded 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 19.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ravenscourt
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ravenscourt recorded 212 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 960% on the year before. It made up 19.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ravenscourt
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ravenscourt recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 17.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ravenscourt
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ravenscourt recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ravenscourt
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ravenscourt recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ravenscourt
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ravenscourt recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ravenscourt
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ravenscourt recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ravenscourt
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ravenscourt recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ravenscourt
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ravenscourt recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ravenscourt
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ravenscourt recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ravenscourt
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ravenscourt recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ravenscourt
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ravenscourt recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ravenscourt
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ravenscourt recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ravenscourt
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ravenscourt recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ravenscourt, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ravenscourt.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ravenscourt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove | 2,194 | 266.3 | +101% |
| Coningham | 1,608 | 122.6 | -7% |
| Hammersmith Broadway | 1,676 | 273.7 | +107% |
| Wendell Park | 209 | 37.7 | -72% |
| Addison | 1,259 | 192.3 | +45% |
| Brook Green | 855 | 94.6 | -28% |
| Wormholt | 668 | 73.1 | -45% |
| Shepherd's Bush Green | 3,757 | 678.8 | +413% |
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 Ravenscourt over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 243 |
| On or near Hampshire Hog Lane | 71 |
| On or near King Street | 55 |
| On or near Invermead Close | 43 |
| On or near Ravenscourt Park | 43 |
| On or near Hamlet Gardens | 37 |
| On or near Dalling Road | 36 |
| On or near Ravenscourt Gardens | 32 |
| On or near Ravenscourt Square | 29 |
| On or near Vencourt Place | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ravenscourt 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 | 402 | 37.2% |
| Not recorded | 185 | 17.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 168 | 15.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 147 | 13.6% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
Ravenscourt has an estimated population of 8,165. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ravenscourt sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ravenscourt |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 72.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.2% |
| Social rented homes | 26.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Ravenscourt a safe place to live?
Ravenscourt recorded 132.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Ravenscourt?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (212).
Is crime in Ravenscourt going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ravenscourt was up 5% on the year before: 1,080 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,030 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ravenscourt?
Ravenscourt 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 Ravenscourt. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.