Abbey Road vs Newington

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Abbey Road Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Newington Metropolitan Police Service

      Abbey Road vs Newington Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Abbey Road
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,513 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.1% trend
      31.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Newington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      22,290 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      40.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abbey Road
      B Newington
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      16,513
      22,290
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,719
      21,619
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.1%
      ↑3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.9%
      40.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abbey Road
      B Newington
      Violent Crime
      3,250 ↑11%
      4,746 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,133 ↑12%
      4,566 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      1,491 ↑0%
      1,864 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,119 ↓5%
      660 ↓6%
      Burglary
      897 ↓8%
      840 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      727 ↑3%
      858 ↑0%
      Drugs
      540 ↑47%
      1,026 ↑21%
      Public Order
      778 ↓13%
      990 ↓4%
      Robbery
      477 ↓8%
      1,038 ↓4%
      Shoplifting
      1,580 ↑36%
      1,283 ↓27%
      Theft from Person
      1,016 ↓24%
      3,589 ↑15%
      Bicycle Theft
      280 ↑2%
      448 ↑3%
      Possession of Weapons
      83 ↑57%
      154 ↑57%
      Other Crime
      142 ↑14%
      228 ↑28%
      Overall Verdict
      B Newington is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abbey Road safer than Newington?

      Abbey Road has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,513 crimes in the last 12 months. Newington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 22,290 crimes. Newington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abbey Road vs Newington?

      Abbey Road shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newington shows +3.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abbey Road and Newington?

      In Abbey Road, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,133 incidents). In Newington, it is Violent Crime (4,746 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abbey Road and Newington?

      Abbey Road recorded 4,133 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newington recorded 4,566. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Abbey Road vs Newington?

      Violent crime in Abbey Road totalled 3,250 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,746 in Newington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abbey Road and Newington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abbey Road recorded 15,719 crimes (now 16,513, a change of +5.1%). Newington recorded 21,619 crimes previously (now 22,290, +3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey Road and Newington?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Abbey Road has a resolution rate of 31.9% and Newington has 40.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abbey Road and Newington?

      Abbey Road falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Newington is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Abbey Road and Newington?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Abbey Road or Newington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abbey Road and Newington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.