Crime in Wimbledon Park: statistics, rates and trends
875 crimes were recorded in Wimbledon Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Wimbledon Park
- Questions about crime in Wimbledon Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (202), shoplifting (175) and anti-social behaviour (164) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,229th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wimbledon Park | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 875 | 16,220 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.1 | 74.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,477 | 218,539 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wimbledon Park peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,066 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (716). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 875 | 70.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 916 | 73.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,019 | 81.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 885 | 70.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 753 | 60.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 972 | 77.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,066 | 85.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 716 | 57.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 772 | 61.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 69 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wimbledon Park recorded notably more vehicle crime (77% above the national rate) and shoplifting (66% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (67% below) and public order (57% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 107 to 175, while criminal damage and arson fell from 57 to 28 and burglary fell from 58 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 202 | 16.2 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 175 | 14.0 | 8.5 | +64% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 164 | 13.1 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 110 | 8.8 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Other theft | 53 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -22% |
| Public order | 36 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Burglary | 35 | 2.8 | 3.6 | -40% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.3 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 2.2 | 6.7 | -51% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wimbledon Park; the highest is Merton Park (100.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Village, Merton (50.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wimbledon Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wandle | 465 | 81.0 | +16% |
| Wimbledon Town & Dundonald | 1,281 | 99.3 | +42% |
| Hillside | 531 | 60.0 | -14% |
| Abbey | 778 | 84.2 | +20% |
| Colliers Wood | 1,088 | 90.9 | +30% |
| Village | 510 | 50.5 | -28% |
| Lavender Fields | 963 | 73.0 | +4% |
| Merton Park | 831 | 100.6 | +43% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Wimbledon Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (137).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 137 |
| On or near Brickfield Road | 116 |
| On or near Kingsley Road | 51 |
| On or near Farquhar Road | 44 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 41 |
| On or near Plough Lane | 31 |
| On or near Waldemar Road | 28 |
| On or near Braemar Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Gap Road | 24 |
| On or near Pitt Crescent | 21 |
Of the 711 crimes in Wimbledon Park with a recorded outcome, 55% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 164 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 394 | 55.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 174 | 24.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Wimbledon Park has an estimated population of 12,477 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (65%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (7.8%, against 18.2%) and a younger population (9.5%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wimbledon Park average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wimbledon Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 69.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 65.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wimbledon Park a safe place to live?
Wimbledon Park recorded 70.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,229th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Wimbledon Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 202 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (175).
Is crime in Wimbledon Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wimbledon Park was down 4% on the year before: 875 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 916 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wimbledon Park?
About 12,477 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.5% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wimbledon Park?
Wimbledon Park is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.