Crime in Wimbledon Park: statistics, rates and trends
862 crimes were recorded in Wimbledon Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wimbledon Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Wimbledon Park
- Types of crime in Wimbledon Park
- Wimbledon Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wimbledon Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wimbledon Park
- Population and deprivation in Wimbledon Park
- Questions about crime in Wimbledon Park
- About this data
862 crimes were recorded in Wimbledon Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 192 reports (22% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wimbledon Park has the 2,255th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wimbledon Park | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 862 | 16,295 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.1 | 74.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 12,477 | 218,539 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wimbledon Park was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,052 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (725). Over the whole period it rose 10%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 862 | 69.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 930 | 74.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,017 | 81.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 885 | 70.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 764 | 61.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 958 | 76.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,052 | 84.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 725 | 58.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 787 | 63.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 79 |
| June 2026 | 84 |
| May 2026 | 87 |
| April 2026 | 65 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 85 |
| November 2025 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 86 |
| September 2025 | 83 |
| August 2025 | 56 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wimbledon Park over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+54%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-45%) and criminal damage and arson (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 192 | 15.4 | 0.45 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 168 | 13.5 | 1.63 | +54% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 155 | 12.4 | 0.81 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 112 | 9.0 | 1.82 | -1% |
| Other theft | 59 | 4.7 | 0.74 | -12% |
| Burglary | 36 | 2.9 | 0.82 | -39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -40% |
| Public order | 32 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -24% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.2 | 0.69 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 1.0 | 0.62 | -19% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.0 | 1.17 | -45% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 0.53 | -44% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.6 | 0.30 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.41 | +25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wimbledon Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wimbledon Park recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 22.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wimbledon Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wimbledon Park recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 19.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wimbledon Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wimbledon Park recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wimbledon Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wimbledon Park recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wimbledon Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wimbledon Park recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wimbledon Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wimbledon Park recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wimbledon Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wimbledon Park recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wimbledon Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wimbledon Park recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wimbledon Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wimbledon Park recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wimbledon Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wimbledon Park recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wimbledon Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wimbledon Park recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wimbledon Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wimbledon Park recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wimbledon Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wimbledon Park recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wimbledon Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wimbledon Park recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wimbledon Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wimbledon Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wimbledon Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wandle | 452 | 78.7 | +14% |
| Wimbledon Town & Dundonald | 1,316 | 102.0 | +48% |
| Hillside | 527 | 59.6 | -14% |
| Abbey | 771 | 83.5 | +21% |
| Colliers Wood | 1,086 | 90.8 | +31% |
| Village | 516 | 51.1 | -26% |
| Lavender Fields | 962 | 72.9 | +5% |
| Merton Park | 859 | 104.0 | +51% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Wimbledon Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 131 |
| On or near Brickfield Road | 121 |
| On or near Kingsley Road | 47 |
| On or near Farquhar Road | 41 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 40 |
| On or near Plough Lane | 32 |
| On or near Braemar Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Waldemar Road | 26 |
| On or near Gap Road | 23 |
| On or near Pitt Crescent | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wimbledon Park over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 395 | 45.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 173 | 20.1% |
| Not recorded | 155 | 18.0% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 7.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Wimbledon Park has an estimated population of 12,477. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wimbledon Park sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wimbledon Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.2% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% |
| Private rented homes | 30.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Wimbledon Park a safe place to live?
Wimbledon Park recorded 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Wimbledon Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (168).
Is crime in Wimbledon Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wimbledon Park was down 7% on the year before: 862 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 930 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wimbledon Park?
Wimbledon Park is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Wimbledon Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.