Crime Rate in Abbey Wood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey Wood

The total recorded crimes in Abbey Wood, Greenwich, UK in May 2025 are around 160 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey Wood crime rate of 2.56 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Abbey Wood, encompassing approximately 62,485 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (34.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
Abbey Wood Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Wilton Road with total crimes: 25
  • Cassilda Road with total crimes: 9
  • Chantry Close with total crimes: 9

How safe is Abbey Wood?

To understand the safety of Abbey Wood, we need to analyze Abbey Wood crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Greenwich:

    • In 2024, Abbey Wood reported a higher crime volume than the Greenwich average, with 1,159 crimes compared to 848. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Abbey Wood witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

    • In 2023, Abbey Wood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Greenwich average, with 2,119 crimes compared to 1,415. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Abbey Wood witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Greenwich, Abbey Wood has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Abbey Wood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Abbey Wood has recorded 160 crimes with crime rate of 2.56 ranking 7th out of 22 in the Greenwich, UK

In 2024, the total Abbey Wood crimes were 1,159. The crime rate of Abbey Wood in 2024 was 18.55 (year) or 1.55 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Greenwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abbey Wood were around 2,119 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.91 (year) or 2.83 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Greenwich.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey Wood)CrimesRank (Abbey Wood)CrimesRank (Abbey Wood)
Greenwich Peninsula280 11,743 12,548 1
Plumstead & Glyndon217 21,424 22,413 2
Woolwich Arsenal188 41,401 32,263 3
Woolwich Dockyard211 31,209 42,056 5
Greenwich Creekside178 51,209 51,634 8
Eltham Town & Avery Hill161 61,066 71,914 6
Woolwich Common147 8985 81,704 7
Thamesmead Moorings121 12817 101,464 9
East Greenwich133 9866 91,255 12
Plumstead Common128 10815 111,416 10
Charlton Hornfair121 11768 121,267 11
Blackheath Westcombe100 15632 151,228 13
Greenwich Park107 13754 131,148 14
Kidbrooke Park69 21703 141,019 17
Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham100 14556 18978 18
Shooters Hill72 20572 171,107 15
West Thamesmead87 17573 161,076 16
Middle Park & Horn Park93 16481 19967 19
Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe85 18434 22597 23
Eltham Park & Progress83 19453 21698 22
Charlton Village & Riverside61 22468 20880 20
Eltham Page56 23422 23792 21

Abbey Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 452 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202566
April 202549
March 202528
February 202537
January 202544
December 202445
November 202443
October 202433
September 202455
August 202447
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 150 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202511
March 202514
February 202519
January 202515
December 202410
November 202422
October 202418
September 202417
August 20247
July 20241

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 202510
February 202510
January 20255
December 20248
November 202410
October 202411
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 251 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202530
March 202530
February 202516
January 202525
December 202425
November 202419
October 202433
September 202419
August 202426

A total of 100 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 202515
February 202514
January 20255
December 20248
November 202413
October 202415
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202514
March 20258
February 202513
January 20254
December 202412
November 202410
October 202412
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 202412
November 202420
October 20246
September 202424
August 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 202510
February 202515
January 202515
December 202417
November 20248
October 202412
September 202410
August 20249
July 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Abbey Wood in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Abbey Wood postcode area is presented below.

1. Wilton Road (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Cassilda Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft1
3. Chantry Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Manister Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
6. Combwell Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Penmon Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
9. Harrow Manorway (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Peterstone Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1

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