Crime in Raynes Park: statistics, rates and trends
845 crimes were recorded in Raynes Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Raynes Park
- Questions about crime in Raynes Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (217), anti-social behaviour (166) and shoplifting (136) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,611th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Raynes Park | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 845 | 16,220 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.1 | 74.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 14,050 | 218,539 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Raynes Park peaked in the year to August 2024 (881 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (780). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 845 | 60.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 780 | 55.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 881 | 62.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 872 | 62.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 831 | 59.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 837 | 59.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 845 | 60.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 812 | 57.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 842 | 59.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 83 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Raynes Park recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.5 times the national rate), and notably less public order (55% below) and violence and sexual offences (55% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 73 to 136 and public order rose from 33 to 42, while burglary fell from 54 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 217 | 15.4 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 166 | 11.8 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 136 | 9.7 | 8.5 | +86% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 4.8 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Other theft | 58 | 4.1 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Public order | 42 | 3.0 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Burglary | 41 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -24% |
| Bicycle theft | 29 | 2.1 | 0.8 | +26% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.7 | 3.3 | -11% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 1.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Raynes Park; the highest is Merton Park (100.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Cannon Hill (32.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Raynes Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Barnes | 761 | 70.7 | +18% |
| Village | 510 | 50.5 | -16% |
| Cannon Hill | 321 | 32.1 | -47% |
| Hillside | 531 | 60.0 | 0% |
| Merton Park | 831 | 100.6 | +67% |
| Wimbledon Town & Dundonald | 1,281 | 99.3 | +65% |
| Abbey | 778 | 84.2 | +40% |
| Lower Morden | 467 | 40.6 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Raynes Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (120).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 120 |
| On or near Savill Gardens | 64 |
| On or near Parking Area | 59 |
| On or near Coombe Lane | 49 |
| On or near Lambton Road | 48 |
| On or near Wyke Road | 36 |
| On or near Petworth Gardens | 24 |
| On or near Farnham Gardens | 23 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 22 |
| On or near Amity Grove | 21 |
Of the 679 crimes in Raynes Park with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 166 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 348 | 51.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 178 | 26.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Raynes Park has an estimated population of 14,050 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (62%, against 34%), more private renting (32%, against 20%) and less social housing (8.5%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Raynes Park average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Raynes Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 61.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Raynes Park a safe place to live?
Raynes Park recorded 60.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,611th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Raynes Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 217 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (166).
Is crime in Raynes Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Raynes Park was up 8% on the year before: 845 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 780 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Raynes Park?
About 14,050 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Raynes Park?
Raynes Park 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.