South Norwood vs Wimbledon Town and Dundonald

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    South Norwood Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Wimbledon Town and Dundonald Metropolitan Police Service

      South Norwood vs Wimbledon Town and Dundonald Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      South Norwood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,262 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.3% trend
      23.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Wimbledon Town and Dundonald
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,524 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.7% trend
      30.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A South Norwood
      B Wimbledon Town and Dundonald
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,262
      4,524
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,031
      5,179
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.3%
      ↓12.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.6%
      30.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Norwood
      B Wimbledon Town and Dundonald
      Violent Crime
      2,290 ↑7%
      1,056 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,588 ↑3%
      1,004 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      441 ↓8%
      349 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      645 ↓17%
      335 ↓18%
      Burglary
      238 ↓15%
      194 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      475 ↓1%
      259 ↓9%
      Drugs
      374 ↑6%
      128 ↑17%
      Public Order
      406 ↑24%
      267 ↓10%
      Robbery
      187 ↑13%
      99 ↓5%
      Shoplifting
      298 ↑41%
      583 ↓28%
      Theft from Person
      110 ↓7%
      119 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      41 ↑3%
      77 ↑5%
      Possession of Weapons
      57 ↑128%
      11 ↓8%
      Other Crime
      112 ↑24%
      43 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wimbledon Town and Dundonald is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Norwood safer than Wimbledon Town and Dundonald?

      South Norwood has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,262 crimes in the last 12 months. Wimbledon Town and Dundonald has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 4,524 crimes. Wimbledon Town and Dundonald scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in South Norwood vs Wimbledon Town and Dundonald?

      South Norwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wimbledon Town and Dundonald shows -12.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in South Norwood and Wimbledon Town and Dundonald?

      In South Norwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,290 incidents). In Wimbledon Town and Dundonald, it is Violent Crime (1,056 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Norwood and Wimbledon Town and Dundonald?

      South Norwood recorded 1,588 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wimbledon Town and Dundonald recorded 1,004. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in South Norwood vs Wimbledon Town and Dundonald?

      Violent crime in South Norwood totalled 2,290 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,056 in Wimbledon Town and Dundonald. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in South Norwood and Wimbledon Town and Dundonald in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Norwood recorded 7,031 crimes (now 7,262, a change of +3.3%). Wimbledon Town and Dundonald recorded 5,179 crimes previously (now 4,524, -12.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Norwood and Wimbledon Town and Dundonald?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. South Norwood has a resolution rate of 23.6% and Wimbledon Town and Dundonald has 30.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers South Norwood and Wimbledon Town and Dundonald?

      South Norwood falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wimbledon Town and Dundonald is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare South Norwood and Wimbledon Town and Dundonald?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see South Norwood or Wimbledon Town and Dundonald on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Norwood and Wimbledon Town and Dundonald. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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