West Barnes vs Wimbledon Park

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    West Barnes Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Wimbledon Park Metropolitan Police Service

      West Barnes vs Wimbledon Park Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Barnes
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,619 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.7% trend
      26.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Wimbledon Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,921 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.5% trend
      36.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Barnes
      B Wimbledon Park
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,619
      4,921
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,551
      5,752
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.7%
      ↓14.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.4%
      36.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Barnes
      B Wimbledon Park
      Violent Crime
      727 ↑22%
      1,128 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      608 ↑8%
      1,061 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      180 ↓19%
      393 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      198 ↓24%
      464 ↓5%
      Burglary
      112 ↓22%
      202 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      164 ↑1%
      240 ↓8%
      Drugs
      90 ↑58%
      126 ↑5%
      Public Order
      131 ↑7%
      272 ↓17%
      Robbery
      50 ↓2%
      108 ↑3%
      Shoplifting
      200 ↓18%
      642 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      48 ↑4%
      122 ↓34%
      Bicycle Theft
      65 ↑35%
      94 ↓9%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑143%
      20 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      29 ↓9%
      49 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wimbledon Park is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Barnes safer than Wimbledon Park?

      West Barnes has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,619 crimes in the last 12 months. Wimbledon Park has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 4,921 crimes. Wimbledon Park scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Barnes vs Wimbledon Park?

      West Barnes shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wimbledon Park shows -14.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West Barnes and Wimbledon Park?

      In West Barnes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (727 incidents). In Wimbledon Park, it is Violent Crime (1,128 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Barnes and Wimbledon Park?

      West Barnes recorded 608 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wimbledon Park recorded 1,061. 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 West Barnes vs Wimbledon Park?

      Violent crime in West Barnes totalled 727 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,128 in Wimbledon Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Barnes and Wimbledon Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Barnes recorded 2,551 crimes (now 2,619, a change of +2.7%). Wimbledon Park recorded 5,752 crimes previously (now 4,921, -14.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Barnes and Wimbledon Park?

      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. West Barnes has a resolution rate of 26.4% and Wimbledon Park has 36.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Barnes and Wimbledon Park?

      West Barnes falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wimbledon Park 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 West Barnes and Wimbledon Park?

      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 West Barnes or Wimbledon Park on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.