Crime in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald: statistics, rates and trends
1,281 crimes were recorded in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald in the 12 months to August 2026, 99.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 38% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
- Questions about crime in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (299), anti-social behaviour (267) and shoplifting (197) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,253rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Wimbledon Town & Dundonald | Merton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,281 | 16,220 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.3 | 74.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -38% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,901 | 218,539 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald of any year here (1,281 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,281 | 99.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,052 | 159.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,471 | 114.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,429 | 110.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,445 | 112.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,449 | 112.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,444 | 111.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,691 | 131.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,557 | 120.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 100 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wimbledon Town & Dundonald recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.4 times the national rate), theft from the person (2.3 times the national rate) and shoplifting (81% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (61% below) and violence and sexual offences (32% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 26 to 36 and vehicle crime rose from 69 to 84, while shoplifting fell from 674 to 197 and criminal damage and arson fell from 77 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 299 | 23.2 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 267 | 20.7 | 15.4 | -34% |
| Shoplifting | 197 | 15.3 | 8.5 | -71% |
| Public order | 117 | 9.1 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Other theft | 98 | 7.6 | 6.4 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 84 | 6.5 | 5.0 | +22% |
| Theft from the person | 49 | 3.8 | 1.7 | -41% |
| Drugs | 36 | 2.8 | 3.3 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -56% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.5 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Robbery | 29 | 2.2 | 1.4 | -22% |
| Bicycle theft | 26 | 2.0 | 0.8 | -4% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wimbledon Town & Dundonald; the highest is Merton Park (100.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Cannon Hill (32.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wimbledon Town & Dundonald |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey | 778 | 84.2 | -15% |
| Hillside | 531 | 60.0 | -40% |
| Wandle | 465 | 81.0 | -18% |
| Merton Park | 831 | 100.6 | +1% |
| Wimbledon Park | 875 | 70.1 | -29% |
| Village | 510 | 50.5 | -49% |
| Colliers Wood | 1,088 | 90.9 | -8% |
| Cannon Hill | 321 | 32.1 | -68% |
The 10 locations below account for 68% of the crime recorded in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (274).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 274 |
| On or near Wimbledon Bridge | 165 |
| On or near Supermarket | 128 |
| On or near Parking Area | 97 |
| On or near Florence Place | 54 |
| On or near Ashbourne Terrace | 52 |
| On or near Broadway Court | 33 |
| On or near Beulah Road | 27 |
| On or near Birkbeck Road | 22 |
| On or near Sir Cyril Black Way | 22 |
Of the 1,014 crimes in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 267 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 517 | 51.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 269 | 26.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald has an estimated population of 12,901 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (70%, against 34%), more private renting (36%, against 20%) and less social housing (4.7%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wimbledon Town & Dundonald average decile 9.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wimbledon Town & Dundonald | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 71.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 70.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 6.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wimbledon Town & Dundonald a safe place to live?
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald recorded 99.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,253rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 299 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (267).
Is crime in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald was down 38% on the year before: 1,281 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,052 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wimbledon Town & Dundonald?
About 12,901 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wimbledon Town & Dundonald?
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald 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.