Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Merton, UK in March 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.14 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, encompassing approximately 450,991 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbey Road with total crimes: 6
  • The Broadway with total crimes: 4
  • Palmerston Grove with total crimes: 4

How safe is Abbey?

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

  • Relative to Merton:

    • In 2024, Abbey reported a higher crime volume than the Merton average, with 534 crimes compared to 500. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Abbey witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Abbey experienced a greater number of crimes than the Merton average, with 1,030 crimes compared to 899. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Abbey witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Abbey Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Abbey has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 0.45 ranking 10th out of 19 in the Merton, UK

In 2024, the total Abbey crimes were 534. The crime rate of Abbey in 2024 was 10.76 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Merton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abbey were around 1,030 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.63 (year) or 0.89 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Merton.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Merton)CrimesRank (Merton)CrimesRank (Merton)
Cricket Green129 4860 21,677 1
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald163 11,159 11,528 2
Graveney156 2652 41,247 3
Colliers Wood150 3717 31,215 4
Raynes Park63 11429 121,035 5
Longthornton106 5550 5897 10
Merton Park71 9545 6979 7
Wimbledon Park86 6517 9795 12
Lavender Fields84 7525 8922 9
St Helier62 14491 11926 8
Figge's Marsh74 8504 10854 11
West Barnes62 12393 14735 14
Pollards Hill61 15404 13750 13
Ravensbury62 13371 16709 15
Hillside49 16380 15621 17
Village41 18263 17661 16
Lower Morden43 17246 18503 18
Wandle23 20232 19493 19
Cannon Hill31 19222 20412 20

Abbey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

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

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202517
January 202510
December 202419
November 202413
October 202429
September 202430
August 202451
April 202419

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202513
January 202516
December 202415
November 202425
October 202414
September 202418
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241
April 202419

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 202410
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
April 20242

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 202510
December 202410
November 20245
October 20248
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20259
December 20242
November 20245
October 202410
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Abbey in March 2025

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

1. Abbey Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Broadway (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Palmerston Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Victory Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Balfour Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
6. Griffiths Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lee Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lombard Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Victory Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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