Crime in Abbey Road: statistics, rates and trends
963 crimes were recorded in Abbey Road in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Abbey Road
- Questions about crime in Abbey Road
- About this data
963 crimes were recorded in Abbey Road in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 269 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Abbey Road has the 1,992nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Abbey Road | Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 963 | 87,349 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.9 | 416.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 12,687 | 209,996 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Abbey Road was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,283 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (903). Over the whole period it fell 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 963 | 75.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 903 | 71.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 961 | 75.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 934 | 73.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 960 | 75.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,283 | 101.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,086 | 85.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,038 | 81.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,082 | 85.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 82 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Abbey Road over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in public order (+44%) and anti-social behaviour (+21%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-24%) and other theft (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 269 | 21.2 | 1.38 | +21% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 205 | 16.2 | 0.47 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 88 | 6.9 | 1.41 | -13% |
| Other theft | 85 | 6.7 | 1.05 | -18% |
| Burglary | 79 | 6.2 | 1.76 | +3% |
| Public order | 52 | 4.1 | 0.62 | +44% |
| Theft from the person | 45 | 3.5 | 2.10 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 3.2 | 0.48 | -9% |
| Bicycle theft | 30 | 2.4 | 2.87 | +173% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.9 | 0.58 | +20% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.7 | 1.23 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.0 | 0.12 | +160% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.6 | 0.26 | -42% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +33% |
Anti-social behaviour in Abbey Road
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Abbey Road recorded 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 27.9% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Abbey Road
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Abbey Road recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 21.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Abbey Road
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Abbey Road recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Abbey Road
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Abbey Road recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Abbey Road
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Abbey Road recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Abbey Road
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Abbey Road recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Abbey Road
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Abbey Road recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Abbey Road
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Abbey Road recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Abbey Road
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Abbey Road recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 173% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Abbey Road
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Abbey Road recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Abbey Road
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Abbey Road recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Abbey Road
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Abbey Road recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Abbey Road
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Abbey Road recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Abbey Road
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Abbey Road recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Abbey Road, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Abbey Road.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abbey Road |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Venice | 1,185 | 107.3 | +41% |
| Maida Vale | 1,891 | 142.0 | +87% |
| Regent's Park | 2,446 | 188.5 | +148% |
| Church Street | 2,156 | 176.5 | +133% |
| Harrow Road | 1,802 | 169.7 | +124% |
| Westbourne | 1,535 | 131.6 | +73% |
| Hyde Park | 2,490 | 269.6 | +255% |
| Bayswater | 2,705 | 219.9 | +190% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Abbey Road over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rutland Mews | 87 |
| On or near Scott Ellis Gardens | 64 |
| On or near Pollitt Drive | 54 |
| On or near Grove End Road | 45 |
| On or near The Lane | 38 |
| On or near Henderson Drive | 34 |
| On or near Abercorn Place | 30 |
| On or near Cropthorne Court | 30 |
| On or near Garden Road | 29 |
| On or near Loudoun Road | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Abbey Road over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 366 | 38.0% |
| Not recorded | 269 | 27.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 151 | 15.7% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
Abbey Road has an estimated population of 12,687. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Abbey Road sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Abbey Road |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.3% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% |
| Private rented homes | 50.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Abbey Road a safe place to live?
Abbey Road recorded 75.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Abbey Road?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (205).
Is crime in Abbey Road going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abbey Road was up 7% on the year before: 963 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 903 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Abbey Road?
Abbey Road is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Abbey Road. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.