Crime in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald: statistics, rates and trends
1,316 crimes were recorded in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 38% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald at a glance
- Crime trends in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
- Types of crime in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
- Wimbledon Town & Dundonald compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
- Population and deprivation in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
- Questions about crime in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
- About this data
1,316 crimes were recorded in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 38% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 315 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wimbledon Town & Dundonald has the 1,197th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wimbledon Town & Dundonald | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,316 | 16,295 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.0 | 74.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -38% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 12,901 | 218,539 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,139 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,316). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 1,316 | 102.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,139 | 165.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,355 | 105.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,414 | 109.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,493 | 115.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,459 | 113.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,411 | 109.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,697 | 131.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,588 | 123.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 121 |
| June 2026 | 120 |
| May 2026 | 109 |
| April 2026 | 108 |
| March 2026 | 107 |
| February 2026 | 105 |
| January 2026 | 85 |
| December 2025 | 98 |
| November 2025 | 117 |
| October 2025 | 112 |
| September 2025 | 99 |
| August 2025 | 135 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in drugs (+23%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-71%) and criminal damage and arson (-47%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 315 | 24.4 | 0.71 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 288 | 22.3 | 1.46 | -30% |
| Shoplifting | 214 | 16.6 | 2.00 | -71% |
| Public order | 114 | 8.8 | 1.33 | -20% |
| Other theft | 97 | 7.5 | 1.18 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 67 | 5.2 | 1.05 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 50 | 3.9 | 2.29 | -44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 3.1 | 0.46 | -47% |
| Drugs | 32 | 2.5 | 0.76 | +23% |
| Robbery | 30 | 2.3 | 1.72 | -21% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.2 | 0.61 | -32% |
| Bicycle theft | 26 | 2.0 | 2.45 | -7% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.8 | 0.37 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.40 | +25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wimbledon Town & Dundonald recorded 315 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 23.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wimbledon Town & Dundonald recorded 288 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 21.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wimbledon Town & Dundonald recorded 214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 16.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wimbledon Town & Dundonald recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wimbledon Town & Dundonald recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wimbledon Town & Dundonald recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wimbledon Town & Dundonald recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wimbledon Town & Dundonald recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wimbledon Town & Dundonald recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wimbledon Town & Dundonald recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wimbledon Town & Dundonald recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wimbledon Town & Dundonald recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wimbledon Town & Dundonald recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wimbledon Town & Dundonald 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wimbledon Town & Dundonald, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wimbledon Town & Dundonald.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wimbledon Town & Dundonald |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey | 771 | 83.5 | -18% |
| Hillside | 527 | 59.6 | -42% |
| Wandle | 452 | 78.7 | -23% |
| Merton Park | 859 | 104.0 | +2% |
| Wimbledon Park | 862 | 69.1 | -32% |
| Village | 516 | 51.1 | -50% |
| Colliers Wood | 1,086 | 90.8 | -11% |
| Cannon Hill | 325 | 32.5 | -68% |
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 Town & Dundonald over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 287 |
| On or near Wimbledon Bridge | 173 |
| On or near Supermarket | 138 |
| On or near Parking Area | 96 |
| On or near Florence Place | 58 |
| On or near Ashbourne Terrace | 53 |
| On or near Broadway Court | 33 |
| On or near Beulah Road | 30 |
| On or near Birkbeck Road | 22 |
| On or near South Park Road | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald 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 | 529 | 40.2% |
| Not recorded | 288 | 21.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 275 | 20.9% |
| Under investigation | 97 | 7.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald has an estimated population of 12,901. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald sits in decile 9.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wimbledon Town & Dundonald |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.6% |
| Social rented homes | 4.7% |
| Private rented homes | 35.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 |
Is Wimbledon Town & Dundonald a safe place to live?
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald recorded 102.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Town & Dundonald?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 315 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (288).
Is crime in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald was down 38% on the year before: 1,316 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,139 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wimbledon Town & Dundonald?
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald 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 Town & Dundonald. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.