Crime Rate in Abingdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abingdon

The total recorded crimes in Abingdon, Kensington and Chelsea, UK in May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abingdon crime rate of 0.68 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 Abingdon, encompassing approximately 92,362 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Abingdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Hospital with total crimes: 6
  • Kensington High Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Abingdon?

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

  • Relative to Kensington and Chelsea:

    • In 2024, Abingdon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 497 crimes compared to 946.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Abingdon recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

    • In 2023, Abingdon had fewer crimes than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 883 crimes compared to 1,608. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Abingdon recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Kensington and Chelsea, Abingdon has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Abingdon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Abingdon has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 0.68 ranking 18th out of 17 in the Kensington and Chelsea, UK

In 2024, the total Abingdon crimes were 497. The crime rate of Abingdon in 2024 was 5.38 (year) or 0.45 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abingdon were around 883 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9.56 (year) or 0.80 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abingdon)CrimesRank (Abingdon)CrimesRank (Abingdon)
Royal Hospital292 11,782 13,179 1
Brompton & Hans Town197 31,583 22,945 2
Earl's Court197 21,258 42,074 5
Colville169 41,430 32,244 3
Campden133 81,000 72,125 4
Stanley160 61,106 51,871 6
Notting Dale167 5786 111,110 14
Courtfield103 121,059 61,444 9
Golborne109 10999 81,691 7
Holland138 7958 91,644 8
Pembridge119 9808 101,261 11
Queen's Gate107 11689 131,339 10
Redcliffe91 15679 141,190 12
Dalgarno82 16755 121,153 13
Chelsea Riverside103 13598 151,087 15
St. Helen's97 14562 161,004 16
Norland68 17474 18703 18

Abingdon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202518
March 202519
February 202510
January 202526
December 202416
November 202417
October 202418
September 202423
August 202417

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202516
March 20259
February 20257
January 202511
December 202414
November 20248
October 202415
September 202420
August 20246

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202512
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 202413
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 202510
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 50 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 202510
January 20255
December 202411
November 202412
October 20249
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Abingdon in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Kensington High Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
5. Lexham Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lexham Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
8. St Margarets Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
9. Cromwell Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shaftesbury Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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