Abbey Wood vs West Thamesmead

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Abbey Wood Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      West Thamesmead Metropolitan Police Service

      Abbey Wood vs West Thamesmead Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Abbey Wood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,568 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.1% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      West Thamesmead
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,505 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.9% trend
      22.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abbey Wood
      B West Thamesmead
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,568
      5,505
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,687
      5,297
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.1%
      ↑3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.3%
      22.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abbey Wood
      B West Thamesmead
      Violent Crime
      1,589 ↑3%
      1,797 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,279 ↑9%
      1,121 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      321 ↓4%
      361 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      588 ↓23%
      422 ↓5%
      Burglary
      197 ↓15%
      204 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      354 ↓11%
      373 ↑2%
      Drugs
      359 ↑33%
      329 ↑18%
      Public Order
      319 ↑10%
      301 ↑5%
      Robbery
      157 ↑21%
      144 ↑2%
      Shoplifting
      193 ↓40%
      204 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      76 ↓20%
      99 ↑24%
      Bicycle Theft
      34 ↓3%
      19 ↓47%
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↑0%
      31 ↓16%
      Other Crime
      72 ↓14%
      100 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Abbey Wood is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abbey Wood safer than West Thamesmead?

      Abbey Wood has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,568 crimes in the last 12 months. West Thamesmead has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 5,505 crimes. Abbey Wood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abbey Wood vs West Thamesmead?

      Abbey Wood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Thamesmead shows +3.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abbey Wood and West Thamesmead?

      In Abbey Wood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,589 incidents). In West Thamesmead, it is Violent Crime (1,797 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abbey Wood and West Thamesmead?

      Abbey Wood recorded 1,279 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Thamesmead recorded 1,121. 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 Wood vs West Thamesmead?

      Violent crime in Abbey Wood totalled 1,589 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,797 in West Thamesmead. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abbey Wood and West Thamesmead in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abbey Wood recorded 5,687 crimes (now 5,568, a change of -2.1%). West Thamesmead recorded 5,297 crimes previously (now 5,505, +3.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey Wood and West Thamesmead?

      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 Wood has a resolution rate of 29.3% and West Thamesmead has 22.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abbey Wood and West Thamesmead?

      Abbey Wood falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Thamesmead 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 Wood and West Thamesmead?

      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 Wood or West Thamesmead on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abbey Wood and West Thamesmead. 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.