Crime Rate in Wimbledon Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wimbledon Park

The total recorded crimes in Wimbledon Park, Merton, UK in March 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wimbledon Park crime rate of 1.60 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wimbledon Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Brickfield Road with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wimbledon Park has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 1.60 ranking 6th out of 19 in the Merton, UK

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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Merton)CrimesRank (Merton)CrimesRank (Merton)
Cricket Green129 4860 21,677 1
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald163 11,159 11,528 2
Graveney156 2652 41,247 3
Colliers Wood150 3717 31,215 4
Raynes Park63 11429 121,035 5
Longthornton106 5550 5897 10
Abbey63 10534 71,030 6
Merton Park71 9545 6979 7
Lavender Fields84 7525 8922 9
St Helier62 14491 11926 8
Figge's Marsh74 8504 10854 11
West Barnes62 12393 14735 14
Pollards Hill61 15404 13750 13
Ravensbury62 13371 16709 15
Hillside49 16380 15621 17
Village41 18263 17661 16
Lower Morden43 17246 18503 18
Wandle23 20232 19493 19
Cannon Hill31 19222 20412 20

Wimbledon Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
January 20258
December 20244
November 20248
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245
April 202416

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202518
January 202512
December 20245
November 20246
October 202422
September 202410
August 202413
April 202414

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20258
January 202511
December 202421
November 202414
October 202414
September 202433
August 202416
May 20241
April 202424

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20257
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
April 202410

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202514
January 202514
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 20246
April 202417

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20255
December 20249
November 20249
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244
April 202410

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20249
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
April 20244

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Wimbledon Park in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Brickfield Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
4. Morris Mews (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Farquhar Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Pitt Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kingsley Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
8. Plough Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Durnsford Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Endeavour Way (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1

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