Crime in Ravenscourt: statistics, rates and trends
1,076 crimes were recorded in Ravenscourt in the 12 months to August 2026, 131.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Ravenscourt
- Questions about crime in Ravenscourt
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (216), shoplifting (213) and anti-social behaviour (185) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 643rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Ravenscourt | Hammersmith and Fulham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,076 | 26,183 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.8 | 138.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,165 | 188,687 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ravenscourt peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,197 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,020). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,076 | 131.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,033 | 126.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,020 | 124.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,161 | 142.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,109 | 135.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,134 | 138.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,098 | 134.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,197 | 146.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,177 | 144.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ravenscourt recorded notably more vehicle crime (3.4 times the national rate), bicycle theft (3.4 times the national rate) and shoplifting (3.1 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (29% below) and violence and sexual offences (23% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 67 to 85 and public order rose from 49 to 59, while vehicle crime fell from 222 to 140 and criminal damage and arson fell from 60 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 216 | 26.5 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 213 | 26.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 185 | 22.7 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 140 | 17.1 | 5.0 | -37% |
| Other theft | 85 | 10.4 | 6.4 | +27% |
| Burglary | 61 | 7.5 | 3.6 | +13% |
| Public order | 59 | 7.2 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 2.8 | 0.8 | -32% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 2.6 | 1.7 | -28% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ravenscourt; the highest is Shepherd's Bush Green (671.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Wendell Park (39.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ravenscourt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove | 2,166 | 262.9 | +99% |
| Coningham | 1,589 | 121.1 | -8% |
| Hammersmith Broadway | 1,641 | 268.0 | +103% |
| Wendell Park | 218 | 39.3 | -70% |
| Addison | 1,285 | 196.3 | +49% |
| Brook Green | 830 | 91.9 | -30% |
| Wormholt | 666 | 72.9 | -45% |
| Shepherd's Bush Green | 3,716 | 671.4 | +409% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Ravenscourt over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (246).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 246 |
| On or near Hampshire Hog Lane | 70 |
| On or near King Street | 50 |
| On or near Ravenscourt Park | 47 |
| On or near Invermead Close | 39 |
| On or near Ravenscourt Gardens | 38 |
| On or near Hamlet Gardens | 35 |
| On or near Dalling Road | 34 |
| On or near Ravenscourt Square | 31 |
| On or near Vencourt Place | 30 |
Of the 891 crimes in Ravenscourt with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 18% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 185 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 405 | 45.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 188 | 21.1% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 160 | 18.0% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Ravenscourt has an estimated population of 8,165 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (54%, against 23%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (62%, against 34%) and more private renting (36%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ravenscourt average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Ravenscourt | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 61.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 54.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ravenscourt a safe place to live?
Ravenscourt recorded 131.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 643rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Ravenscourt?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 216 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (213).
Is crime in Ravenscourt going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ravenscourt was up 4% on the year before: 1,076 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,033 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ravenscourt?
About 8,165 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ravenscourt?
Ravenscourt 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.