Is Wimbledon safe? United Kingdom travel risk
Is Wimbledon safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Wimbledon scores 30/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates United Kingdom Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 9 Sep 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Wimbledon scores 30/100 (Moderate). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and United Kingdom (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to Wimbledon: nearest emergency and transport facilities, local climate normals, 5-year natural hazard history within 100 km, frequently asked questions.
Driven by: security (35/100) and natural hazards (42/100).
A score of 30 is higher than the scores of 32% of the 241 countries we cover.
Consult the United Kingdom travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.
Geographic & Regional Coordinates
Positioned at 51.4220° N, 0.2080° W in Merton, Wimbledon features an altitude of 29 m. The settlement is located 11.0 km NNE from London.
Merton
51.4220° N, 0.2080° W
29 m
Europe/London
92,765
Emergency & Aviation Access
Nearby Towns & Settlements in United Kingdom
Climate by Month
Hottest: August (22 °C avg high); Wettest: November (64 mm).
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 7° | 8° | 10° | 13° | 16° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 19° | 15° | 10° | 8° |
| Low °C | 2° | 2° | 3° | 5° | 8° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 12° | 8° | 5° | 3° |
| Rain mm | 51 | 41 | 58 | 55 | 56 | 59 | 63 | 48 | 54 | 57 | 64 | 52 |
Normals: London (11 km away).
Natural Hazard Calendar & History
No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the United Kingdom travel advice & laws.
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Evaluated Destinations in this Region
Questions travellers ask about Wimbledon
Is Wimbledon safe?
Wimbledon currently scores 30/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for United Kingdom (Level 2 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Wimbledon · Methodology
Is Wimbledon safe at night?
Our crime score for the United Kingdom country baseline (no city-level score yet) is 35/100 (moderate). After dark, keep to busy, well-lit areas, avoid walking alone through quiet streets and use licensed taxis or ride-hailing.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Wimbledon
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