Crime Rate in Wimbledon Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wimbledon Park

The total recorded crimes in Wimbledon Park, Merton, UK in July 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wimbledon Park crime rate of 1.80 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-16.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
Wimbledon Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brickfield Road with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Waldemar Road with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Wimbledon Park has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 1.80 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wimbledon Park)CrimesRank (Wimbledon Park)CrimesRank (Wimbledon Park)
Cricket Green143 2860 21,677 1
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald177 11,159 11,528 2
Graveney123 3652 41,247 3
Colliers Wood118 4717 31,215 4
Raynes Park86 8429 121,035 5
Longthornton95 6550 5897 10
Abbey67 14534 71,030 6
Merton Park78 12545 6979 7
Village94 7263 17661 16
St Helier60 17491 11926 8
Lavender Fields83 9525 8922 9
Figge's Marsh81 10504 10854 11
Pollards Hill79 11404 13750 13
West Barnes72 13393 14735 14
Ravensbury65 15371 16709 15
Hillside62 16380 15621 17
Lower Morden33 20246 18503 18
Wandle43 18232 19493 19
Cannon Hill42 19222 20412 20

Wimbledon Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202516
May 202519
April 202515
March 202525
February 202518
January 202512
December 20245
November 20246
October 202422
September 202410
August 202413

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20256
January 20257
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202525
May 20259
April 202524
March 202518
February 20258
January 202511
December 202421
November 202414
October 202414
September 202433
August 202416

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
April 20254
March 20258
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20249
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 202516
April 20254
March 202512
February 202512
January 20258
December 20244
November 20248
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202514
May 20254
April 20257
March 202510
February 202514
January 202514
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 20246

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20257
January 20255
December 20249
November 20249
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243

High Crime Locations Wimbledon Park in July 2025

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

1. Brickfield Road (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Waldemar Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Home Park Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Melrose Avenue (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ravensbury Terrace (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Kingsley Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Pitt Crescent (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. Gap Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wimbledon Park (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1

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