Crime Rate in Abbey Road: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey Road

The total recorded crimes in Abbey Road, Westminster, UK in July 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey Road crime rate of 0.92 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (81.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-25.81% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Abbey Road Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rutland Mews with total crimes: 10
  • Pollitt Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Grove End Road with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Abbey Road has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 0.92 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey Road)CrimesRank (Abbey Road)CrimesRank (Abbey Road)
St James's10,681 294,079 2165,655 1
West End11,923 1109,811 1149,761 2
Marylebone2,033 312,577 319,709 3
Vincent Square593 42,652 54,493 4
Knightsbridge & Belgravia409 52,813 43,431 7
Lancaster Gate261 82,056 74,035 5
Regent's Park319 61,878 83,975 6
Pimlico North280 72,093 63,098 8
Bayswater225 101,473 92,417 9
Hyde Park251 91,314 102,336 10
Church Street195 111,298 112,325 11
Harrow Road141 13806 131,579 12
Westbourne114 15870 121,351 14
Maida Vale177 12777 141,335 15
Queen's Park109 16742 151,398 13
Pimlico South116 14636 171,096 17
Little Venice101 17709 161,122 16

Abbey Road Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 202512
April 20258
March 20259
February 20253
January 202513
December 20245
November 20248
October 202412
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202516
May 202516
April 202517
March 202518
February 202520
January 202517
December 20249
November 202413
October 202418
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 202513
January 20256
December 20248
November 20244
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202531
May 202513
April 202512
March 202515
February 202510
January 202514
December 202412
November 202426
October 202422
September 202421
August 202423

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202514
May 20255
April 202518
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 202411
October 20248
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20252
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 3 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
February 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Abbey Road in July 2025

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

1. Rutland Mews (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Pollitt Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Grove End Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Scott Ellis Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Carlton Hill (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
6. Aubrey Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. The Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
8. Hillside Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Hill Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Belgrave Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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