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 February 2026 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wimbledon Town & Dundonald crime rate of 1.35 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wimbledon Bridge with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Ashbourne Terrace with total crimes: 10

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Wimbledon Town & Dundonald)CrimesRank (Wimbledon Town & Dundonald)CrimesRank (Wimbledon Town & Dundonald)
Cricket GreenNA NA860 21,677 1
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
Wimbledon ParkNA NA517 9795 12
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 Town & Dundonald 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 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (33 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20269
December 20259
November 202511
October 20258
September 20257
August 20257
July 202512
June 202510
May 20259
April 20259
March 20257
February 202510

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 202623
December 202520
November 202530
October 202526
September 202532
August 202534
July 202546
June 202528
May 202533
April 202526
March 202523
February 202526

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20265
December 20258
November 20257
October 202510
September 20256
August 20258
July 20258
June 202513
May 202513
April 20259
March 202510
February 20258

A total of 383 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202611
December 20255
November 202516
October 202523
September 202513
August 202528
July 202528
June 202519
May 202534
April 202573
March 202559
February 202553

A total of 62 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20266
December 20255
November 20257
October 20253
September 20251
August 20253
July 20255
June 20255
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 364 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202621
December 202526
November 202519
October 202521
September 202520
August 202535
July 202549
June 202533
May 202530
April 202532
March 202535
February 202522

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
November 202511
October 20255
September 20253
August 20257
July 20257
June 20258
May 20251
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20252
November 20253
October 20253
September 20254
August 20254
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20254
November 20253
October 20252
September 20251
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20252
November 20253
October 20253
September 20253
August 20251
July 20256
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
February 20252

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
November 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20257
November 20253
October 20255
September 20258
August 20254
July 20253
June 20257
April 20259
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Wimbledon Town & Dundonald in February 2026

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

1. Wimbledon Bridge (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ashbourne Terrace (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person1
6. Florence Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Newton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Broadway Court (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sir Cyril Black Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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