Ravensbury vs Wandsworth Common

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Ravensbury Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wandsworth Common Metropolitan Police Service

      Ravensbury vs Wandsworth Common Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Ravensbury
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,397 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.2% trend
      27% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wandsworth Common
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,614 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.9% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ravensbury
      B Wandsworth Common
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,397
      5,614
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,385
      5,509
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.2%
      ↑1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ravensbury
      B Wandsworth Common
      Violent Crime
      1,689 ↑5%
      1,682 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,207 ↓7%
      1,098 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      316 ↓4%
      446 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      373 ↓5%
      631 ↓4%
      Burglary
      232 ↑5%
      232 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      376 ↓8%
      298 ↑9%
      Drugs
      269 ↑38%
      171 ↑41%
      Public Order
      330 ↑3%
      301 ↑23%
      Robbery
      109 ↓11%
      110 ↑9%
      Shoplifting
      242 ↑6%
      352 ↑57%
      Theft from Person
      96 ↓2%
      102 ↓16%
      Bicycle Theft
      35 ↓40%
      68 ↓28%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑21%
      22 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      94 ↑16%
      101 ↑35%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ravensbury is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ravensbury safer than Wandsworth Common?

      Ravensbury has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,397 crimes in the last 12 months. Wandsworth Common has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 5,614 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ravensbury vs Wandsworth Common?

      Ravensbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wandsworth Common shows +1.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ravensbury and Wandsworth Common?

      In Ravensbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,689 incidents). In Wandsworth Common, it is Violent Crime (1,682 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ravensbury and Wandsworth Common?

      Ravensbury recorded 1,207 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wandsworth Common recorded 1,098. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Ravensbury vs Wandsworth Common?

      Violent crime in Ravensbury totalled 1,689 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,682 in Wandsworth Common. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ravensbury and Wandsworth Common in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ravensbury recorded 5,385 crimes (now 5,397, a change of +0.2%). Wandsworth Common recorded 5,509 crimes previously (now 5,614, +1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ravensbury and Wandsworth Common?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Ravensbury has a resolution rate of 27% and Wandsworth Common has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ravensbury and Wandsworth Common?

      Ravensbury falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wandsworth Common is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Ravensbury and Wandsworth Common?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Ravensbury or Wandsworth Common on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ravensbury and Wandsworth Common. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.