Crime in Abbey Wood: statistics, rates and trends
1,801 crimes were recorded in Abbey Wood in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Abbey Wood at a glance
- Crime trends in Abbey Wood
- Types of crime in Abbey Wood
- Abbey Wood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Abbey Wood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Abbey Wood
- Population and deprivation in Abbey Wood
- Questions about crime in Abbey Wood
- About this data
1,801 crimes were recorded in Abbey Wood in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 566 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Abbey Wood has the 1,180th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Abbey Wood | Greenwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,801 | 33,981 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.5 | 113.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,577 | 299,528 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Abbey Wood was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,212 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,731). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 1,801 | 102.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,849 | 105.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,140 | 121.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,847 | 105.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,830 | 104.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,983 | 112.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,212 | 125.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,856 | 105.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,731 | 98.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 195 |
| June 2026 | 154 |
| May 2026 | 116 |
| April 2026 | 137 |
| March 2026 | 145 |
| February 2026 | 163 |
| January 2026 | 139 |
| December 2025 | 119 |
| November 2025 | 148 |
| October 2025 | 167 |
| September 2025 | 150 |
| August 2025 | 168 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Abbey Wood 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 vehicle crime, drugs, robbery.
The largest increases were in robbery (+33%) and other theft (+17%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-40%) and burglary (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 566 | 32.2 | 0.94 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 319 | 18.1 | 1.18 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 191 | 10.9 | 2.21 | +7% |
| Other theft | 121 | 6.9 | 1.08 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 121 | 6.9 | 0.83 | -14% |
| Drugs | 115 | 6.5 | 2.00 | +0% |
| Public order | 102 | 5.8 | 0.87 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 4.6 | 0.68 | -40% |
| Robbery | 57 | 3.2 | 2.40 | +33% |
| Burglary | 54 | 3.1 | 0.87 | -30% |
| Other crime | 28 | 1.6 | 0.75 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 1.2 | 0.71 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.8 | 0.97 | +56% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.6 | 0.64 | +83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Abbey Wood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Abbey Wood recorded 566 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 31.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Abbey Wood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Abbey Wood recorded 319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 17.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Abbey Wood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Abbey Wood recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Abbey Wood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Abbey Wood recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Abbey Wood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Abbey Wood recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Abbey Wood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Abbey Wood recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Abbey Wood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Abbey Wood recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Abbey Wood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Abbey Wood recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Abbey Wood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Abbey Wood recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Abbey Wood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Abbey Wood recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Abbey Wood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Abbey Wood recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Abbey Wood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Abbey Wood recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Abbey Wood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Abbey Wood recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Abbey Wood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Abbey Wood recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Abbey Wood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Abbey Wood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abbey Wood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesmead Moorings | 1,438 | 114.1 | +11% |
| Plumstead & Glyndon | 2,647 | 112.4 | +10% |
| Plumstead Common | 1,760 | 111.3 | +9% |
| West Thamesmead | 1,016 | 97.8 | -5% |
| Woolwich Arsenal | 2,586 | 198.8 | +94% |
| Woolwich Common | 1,845 | 132.2 | +29% |
| Shooters Hill | 984 | 84.7 | -17% |
| Woolwich Dockyard | 2,393 | 170.0 | +66% |
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 Wood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wilton Road | 193 |
| On or near Throwley Close | 98 |
| On or near Chantry Close | 97 |
| On or near Supermarket | 69 |
| On or near Manister Road | 68 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 58 |
| On or near Combwell Crescent | 51 |
| On or near Wolsey Close | 41 |
| On or near Felixstowe Road | 38 |
| On or near Godstow Road | 38 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Abbey Wood 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 | 549 | 30.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 465 | 25.8% |
| Not recorded | 319 | 17.7% |
| Under investigation | 200 | 11.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 102 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 87 | 4.8% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% |
Abbey Wood has an estimated population of 17,577. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Abbey Wood sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Abbey Wood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.3% |
| Social rented homes | 35.5% |
| Private rented homes | 24.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
Is Abbey Wood a safe place to live?
Abbey Wood recorded 102.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Wood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 566 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (319).
Is crime in Abbey Wood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abbey Wood was down 3% on the year before: 1,801 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,849 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Abbey Wood?
Abbey Wood 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 Wood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.