Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Merton, UK in May 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.17 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 11
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 6
  • Morden Road with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Merton.

    • 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 areas in the Merton.

  • 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 May 2025 the Abbey has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)
Cricket Green127 2860 21,677 1
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald136 11,159 11,528 2
Graveney96 3652 41,247 3
Colliers Wood88 5717 31,215 4
Lavender Fields94 4525 8922 9
Raynes Park81 6429 121,035 5
Longthornton76 8550 5897 10
Merton Park69 10545 6979 7
Figge's Marsh76 7504 10854 11
St Helier50 15491 11926 8
Wimbledon Park66 12517 9795 12
Pollards Hill68 11404 13750 13
West Barnes57 13393 14735 14
Ravensbury53 14371 16709 15
Hillside48 17380 15621 17
Village47 18263 17661 16
Wandle49 16232 19493 19
Lower Morden34 19246 18503 18
Cannon Hill28 20222 20412 20

Abbey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202514
March 202517
February 202517
January 202510
December 202419
November 202413
October 202429
September 202430
August 202451

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202516
March 202522
February 202513
January 202516
December 202415
November 202425
October 202414
September 202418
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20259
December 20242
November 20245
October 202410
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 202410
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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

High Crime Locations Abbey in May 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Morden Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Victory Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
5. Hamilton Road Mews (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
7. The Broadway (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Balfour Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
9. Hayward Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Brisbane Avenue (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Public order1

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