Crime Rate in Abbey Road: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey Road

The total recorded crimes in Abbey Road, Westminster, UK in May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey Road crime rate of 0.60 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 Road, encompassing approximately 98,914 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
Abbey Road Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Hill Road with total crimes: 5
  • Rutland Mews with total crimes: 4

How safe is Abbey Road?

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

  • Relative to Westminster:

    • In 2024, Abbey Road demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Westminster average, with 506 crimes compared to 13172.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Abbey Road recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Westminster.

    • In 2023, Abbey Road had fewer crimes than the Westminster average, with 957 crimes compared to 20,560. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Abbey Road recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Westminster.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Westminster, Abbey Road has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Abbey Road Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Abbey Road has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 0.60 ranking 18th out of 17 in the Westminster, UK

In 2024, the total Abbey Road crimes were 506. The crime rate of Abbey Road in 2024 was 5.12 (year) or 0.43 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Westminster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abbey Road were around 957 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9.68 (year) or 0.81 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Westminster.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey Road)CrimesRank (Abbey Road)CrimesRank (Abbey Road)
St James's10,122 294,079 2165,655 1
West End11,833 1109,811 1149,761 2
Marylebone1,564 312,577 319,709 3
Vincent Square395 42,652 54,493 4
Knightsbridge & Belgravia374 52,813 43,431 7
Lancaster Gate259 82,056 74,035 5
Regent's Park266 71,878 83,975 6
Pimlico North298 62,093 63,098 8
Bayswater227 101,473 92,417 9
Hyde Park256 91,314 102,336 10
Church Street180 121,298 112,325 11
Maida Vale185 11777 141,335 15
Harrow Road128 13806 131,579 12
Westbourne116 14870 121,351 14
Queen's Park100 16742 151,398 13
Little Venice105 15709 161,122 16
Pimlico South97 17636 171,096 17

Abbey Road Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 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 (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202517
March 202518
February 202520
January 202517
December 20249
November 202413
October 202418
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202518
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 202411
October 20248
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20259
February 20253
January 202513
December 20245
November 20248
October 202412
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202515
February 202510
January 202514
December 202412
November 202426
October 202422
September 202421
August 202423

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 202513
January 20256
December 20248
November 20244
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Abbey Road in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hill Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime4
Robbery1
3. Rutland Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
4. Marlborough Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Springfield Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
6. Aberdeen Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Northwick Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Greville Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Abbey Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Abbey Road (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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