Crime Rate in Wimbledon Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wimbledon Park

The total recorded crimes in Wimbledon Park, Merton, UK in February 2026 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wimbledon Park crime rate of 1.02 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Wimbledon Park, encompassing approximately 53,893 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Wimbledon Park Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Brickfield Road with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Wimbledon Park with total crimes: 4

How safe is Wimbledon Park?

To understand the safety of Wimbledon Park, we need to analyze Wimbledon Park crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Merton:

    • In 2024, Wimbledon Park reported a higher crime volume than the Merton average, with 517 crimes compared to 500. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wimbledon Park witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Merton.

    • In 2023, Wimbledon Park had fewer crimes than the Merton average, with 795 crimes compared to 899. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wimbledon Park recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Merton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Merton, Wimbledon Park has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Wimbledon Park Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Wimbledon Park crimes were 517. The crime rate of Wimbledon Park in 2024 was 9.59 (year) or 0.80 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Merton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wimbledon Park were around 795 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.75 (year) or 1.23 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Merton.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Wimbledon Park)CrimesRank (Wimbledon Park)CrimesRank (Wimbledon Park)
Cricket GreenNA NA860 21,677 1
Wimbledon Town & DundonaldNA NA1,159 11,528 2
GraveneyNA NA652 41,247 3
Colliers WoodNA NA717 31,215 4
Raynes ParkNA NA429 121,035 5
LongthorntonNA NA550 5897 10
AbbeyNA NA534 71,030 6
Merton ParkNA NA545 6979 7
St HelierNA NA491 11926 8
Lavender FieldsNA NA525 8922 9
Figge's MarshNA NA504 10854 11
Pollards HillNA NA404 13750 13
West BarnesNA NA393 14735 14
RavensburyNA NA371 16709 15
HillsideNA NA380 15621 17
VillageNA NA263 17661 16
Lower MordenNA NA246 18503 18
WandleNA NA232 19493 19
Cannon HillNA NA222 20412 20

Wimbledon Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 20267
December 202523
November 202517
October 202517
September 202512
August 20259
July 202521
June 202525
May 20259
April 202524
March 202518
February 20258

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20268
December 20254
November 202511
October 202518
September 202528
August 20255
July 202516
June 202516
May 202519
April 202515
March 202525
February 202518

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20259
November 20253
October 20252
September 20255
August 20256
July 202512
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20256

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20268
December 202520
November 20256
October 202515
September 20256
August 20258
July 20258
June 202514
May 20254
April 20257
March 202510
February 202514

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20256
November 20255
October 20254
September 20252
August 20253
July 20254
June 20259
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20257

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20254
September 20257
August 20252
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
September 20251
August 20253
June 20253
May 20251
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 147 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202613
December 202512
November 202510
October 20258
September 202516
August 202513
July 202512
June 202513
May 202516
April 20254
March 202512
February 202512

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20254
November 20254
October 20253
September 20252
July 20258
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20252
October 20251
July 20251

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20254
November 20254
October 20256
September 20251
August 20255
July 20256
June 20252
April 20254
March 20258
February 20251

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20252
September 20252
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20255
September 20251
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

High Crime Locations Wimbledon Park in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wimbledon Park postcode area is presented below.

1. Brickfield Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wimbledon Park (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Gresham Way (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Melrose Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Farquhar Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. Haydon Park Passage (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
9. Kingsley Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Plough Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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