Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Merton, UK in February 2026 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.16 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

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

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)
Cricket GreenNA NA860 21,677 1
Wimbledon Town & DundonaldNA NA1,159 11,528 2
GraveneyNA NA652 41,247 3
Colliers WoodNA NA717 31,215 4
Raynes ParkNA NA429 121,035 5
LongthorntonNA NA550 5897 10
Merton ParkNA NA545 6979 7
St HelierNA NA491 11926 8
Lavender FieldsNA NA525 8922 9
Wimbledon ParkNA NA517 9795 12
Figge's MarshNA NA504 10854 11
Pollards HillNA NA404 13750 13
West BarnesNA NA393 14735 14
RavensburyNA NA371 16709 15
HillsideNA NA380 15621 17
VillageNA NA263 17661 16
Lower MordenNA NA246 18503 18
WandleNA NA232 19493 19
Cannon HillNA NA222 20412 20

Abbey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202613
December 20259
November 20257
October 202520
September 202518
August 202517
July 202512
June 202515
May 202517
April 202514
March 202517
February 202517

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20253
November 20256
October 20256
August 20256
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20256
November 20252
October 20257
September 20253
August 20258
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20252

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202618
December 202513
November 202510
October 202513
September 202519
August 202518
July 202513
June 202526
May 202520
April 202516
March 202522
February 202513

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
February 20252

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20264
December 20254
November 20256
October 202511
September 20257
August 20257
July 202510
June 20258
May 202510
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20252
November 20257
October 20253
August 20254
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20255
November 20254
October 20256
September 20254
August 20253
July 20253
June 202510
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20265
December 20253
November 20253
October 20252
September 20253
August 20252
July 20256
June 20254
May 20258
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20257
November 20253
October 20259
September 20254
August 20254
July 20258
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20253
August 20252
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Abbey in February 2026

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

1. Morden Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
2. Victory Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Nelson Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hamilton Road Mews (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
6. Dowman Close (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Balfour Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
8. South Wimbledon (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
10. The Broadway (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1

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