Crime in Raynes Park: statistics, rates and trends
832 crimes were recorded in Raynes Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Raynes Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Raynes Park
- Types of crime in Raynes Park
- Raynes Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Raynes Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Raynes Park
- Population and deprivation in Raynes Park
- Questions about crime in Raynes Park
- About this data
832 crimes were recorded in Raynes Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower 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 222 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Raynes Park has the 2,629th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Raynes Park | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 832 | 16,295 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.2 | 74.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 14,050 | 218,539 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Raynes Park was highest in the year to July 2024 (873 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (789). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 832 | 59.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 789 | 56.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 873 | 62.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 866 | 61.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 827 | 58.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 863 | 61.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 816 | 58.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 807 | 57.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 849 | 60.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 68 |
| May 2026 | 83 |
| April 2026 | 117 |
| March 2026 | 80 |
| February 2026 | 56 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 61 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 73 |
| August 2025 | 70 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Raynes Park 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 bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+58%) and violence and sexual offences (+32%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-60%) and burglary (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 222 | 15.8 | 0.46 | +32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 168 | 12.0 | 0.78 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 125 | 8.9 | 1.07 | +58% |
| Other theft | 57 | 4.1 | 0.63 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 3.8 | 0.77 | -31% |
| Public order | 43 | 3.1 | 0.46 | +30% |
| Burglary | 39 | 2.8 | 0.78 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 29 | 2.1 | 2.51 | +32% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.0 | 0.61 | +17% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.6 | 1.21 | +44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 1.4 | 0.20 | -60% |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.8 | 0.37 | -8% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.8 | 0.46 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.29 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Raynes Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Raynes Park recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 26.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Raynes Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Raynes Park recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 20.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Raynes Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Raynes Park recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 15.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Raynes Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Raynes Park recorded 57 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 up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Raynes Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Raynes Park recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Raynes Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Raynes Park recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Raynes Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Raynes Park recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Raynes Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Raynes Park recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Raynes Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Raynes Park recorded 28 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 up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Raynes Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Raynes Park recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Raynes Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Raynes Park recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Raynes Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Raynes Park recorded 11 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 8% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Raynes Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Raynes Park recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Raynes Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Raynes Park recorded 4 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Raynes Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Raynes Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Raynes Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Barnes | 764 | 71.0 | +20% |
| Village | 516 | 51.1 | -14% |
| Cannon Hill | 325 | 32.5 | -45% |
| Hillside | 527 | 59.6 | +1% |
| Merton Park | 859 | 104.0 | +76% |
| Wimbledon Town & Dundonald | 1,316 | 102.0 | +72% |
| Abbey | 771 | 83.5 | +41% |
| Lower Morden | 502 | 43.6 | -26% |
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 Raynes Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 118 |
| On or near Savill Gardens | 63 |
| On or near Parking Area | 59 |
| On or near Coombe Lane | 53 |
| On or near Lambton Road | 46 |
| On or near Wyke Road | 34 |
| On or near Farnham Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Grayswood Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Petworth Gardens | 20 |
| On or near Amity Grove | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Raynes Park 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 | 333 | 40.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 178 | 21.4% |
| Not recorded | 168 | 20.2% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Raynes Park has an estimated population of 14,050. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Raynes Park sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Raynes Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.4% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% |
| Private rented homes | 32.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Raynes Park a safe place to live?
Raynes Park recorded 59.2 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 Raynes Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (168).
Is crime in Raynes Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Raynes Park was up 5% on the year before: 832 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 789 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Raynes Park?
Raynes Park 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 Raynes Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.