Crime Rate in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald

The total recorded crimes in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald, Merton, UK in May 2025 are around 136 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wimbledon Town & Dundonald crime rate of 1.75 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 Town & Dundonald, encompassing approximately 77,815 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (-53.42% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (26.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wimbledon Bridge with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14

How safe is Wimbledon Town & Dundonald?

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

  • Relative to Merton:

    • In 2024, Wimbledon Town & Dundonald reported a higher crime volume than the Merton average, with 1,159 crimes compared to 500. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wimbledon Town & Dundonald witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Merton.

    • In 2023, Wimbledon Town & Dundonald experienced a greater number of crimes than the Merton average, with 1,528 crimes compared to 899. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wimbledon Town & Dundonald witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Merton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wimbledon Town & Dundonald Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wimbledon Town & Dundonald has recorded 136 crimes with crime rate of 1.75 ranking 1th out of 19 in the Merton, UK

In 2024, the total Wimbledon Town & Dundonald crimes were 1,159. The crime rate of Wimbledon Town & Dundonald in 2024 was 14.89 (year) or 1.24 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Merton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald were around 1,528 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.64 (year) or 1.64 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Merton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wimbledon Town & Dundonald)CrimesRank (Wimbledon Town & Dundonald)CrimesRank (Wimbledon Town & Dundonald)
Cricket Green127 2860 21,677 1
Graveney96 3652 41,247 3
Colliers Wood88 5717 31,215 4
Lavender Fields94 4525 8922 9
Raynes Park81 6429 121,035 5
Longthornton76 8550 5897 10
Abbey75 9534 71,030 6
Merton Park69 10545 6979 7
Figge's Marsh76 7504 10854 11
St Helier50 15491 11926 8
Wimbledon Park66 12517 9795 12
Pollards Hill68 11404 13750 13
West Barnes57 13393 14735 14
Ravensbury53 14371 16709 15
Hillside48 17380 15621 17
Village47 18263 17661 16
Wandle49 16232 19493 19
Lower Morden34 19246 18503 18
Cannon Hill28 20222 20412 20

Wimbledon Town & Dundonald Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (73 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (59 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (105 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (115 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (94 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202526
March 202523
February 202526
January 202528
December 202422
November 202424
October 202423
September 202423
August 202424

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20248
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 328 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202532
March 202535
February 202522
January 202523
December 202437
November 202437
October 202437
September 202435
August 202440

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202510
February 20258
January 20257
December 202412
November 20249
October 20249
September 202420
August 20241

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20257
February 202510
January 202514
December 202417
November 20248
October 202418
September 202414
August 20247

A total of 608 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202573
March 202559
February 202553
January 202534
December 202432
November 2024105
October 2024115
September 202494
August 20249

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20249
November 202414
October 20248
September 202413
August 20245

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20255
February 20252
January 20258
December 20246
November 20249
October 202411
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Wimbledon Town & Dundonald in May 2025

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

1. Wimbledon Bridge (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting10
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Florence Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
7. Ashbourne Terrace (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
8. Gladstone Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Beulah Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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