Crime in Abbey Road: statistics, rates and trends
950 crimes were recorded in Abbey Road in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Abbey Road at a glance
- Crime trends in Abbey Road
- Types of crime in Abbey Road
- Abbey Road compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Abbey Road
- What happened after crimes were reported in Abbey Road
- Demographics of Abbey Road
- Questions about crime in Abbey Road
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (266), violence and sexual offences (200) and other theft (88) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,027th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Abbey Road | Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 950 | 86,028 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.9 | 409.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 12,687 | 209,996 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Abbey Road peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,239 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (904). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 950 | 74.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 904 | 71.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 958 | 75.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 921 | 72.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 988 | 77.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,239 | 97.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,107 | 87.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,038 | 81.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,106 | 87.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 69 |
| July 2026 | 75 |
| June 2026 | 90 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 78 |
| February 2026 | 94 |
| January 2026 | 78 |
| December 2025 | 78 |
| November 2025 | 75 |
| October 2025 | 107 |
| September 2025 | 80 |
Compared with England and Wales, Abbey Road recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.4 times the national rate), theft from the person (2.2 times the national rate) and burglary (71% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (59% below) and violence and sexual offences (54% below). On the year before, public order rose from 31 to 55 and anti-social behaviour rose from 221 to 266, while criminal damage and arson fell from 49 to 35 and vehicle crime fell from 102 to 84.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 266 | 21.0 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 200 | 15.8 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Other theft | 88 | 6.9 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 84 | 6.6 | 5.0 | -18% |
| Burglary | 77 | 6.1 | 3.6 | +3% |
| Public order | 55 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +77% |
| Theft from the person | 47 | 3.7 | 1.7 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 2.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.9 | 3.3 | +9% |
| Robbery | 22 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Abbey Road.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abbey Road |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Venice | 1,164 | 105.4 | +41% |
| Maida Vale | 1,898 | 142.6 | +90% |
| Regent's Park | 2,418 | 186.4 | +149% |
| Church Street | 2,160 | 176.8 | +136% |
| Harrow Road | 1,773 | 166.9 | +123% |
| Westbourne | 1,497 | 128.3 | +71% |
| Hyde Park | 2,455 | 265.8 | +255% |
| Bayswater | 2,697 | 219.2 | +193% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Abbey Road over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Rutland Mews” (81).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rutland Mews | 81 |
| On or near Scott Ellis Gardens | 61 |
| On or near Pollitt Drive | 49 |
| On or near Grove End Road | 41 |
| On or near Abercorn Place | 35 |
| On or near The Lane | 34 |
| On or near Cropthorne Court | 33 |
| On or near Henderson Drive | 33 |
| On or near Garden Road | 29 |
| On or near Hospital | 27 |
Of the 684 crimes in Abbey Road with a recorded outcome, 53% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 266 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 364 | 53.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 146 | 21.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 81 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Abbey Road has an estimated population of 12,687 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (60%, against 23%), more private renting (50%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (65%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Abbey Road average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Abbey Road | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 64.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 59.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 50.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Abbey Road a safe place to live?
Abbey Road recorded 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,027th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Abbey Road?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 266 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (200).
Is crime in Abbey Road going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abbey Road was up 5% on the year before: 950 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 904 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Abbey Road?
About 12,687 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Abbey Road?
Abbey Road is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.