Abbey vs Chessington South and Malden Rushett

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Abbey Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Chessington South and Malden Rushett Metropolitan Police Service

      Abbey vs Chessington South and Malden Rushett Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Abbey
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,371 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      32.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      42/100
      Below Average
      Chessington South and Malden Rushett
      Metropolitan Police Service
      552 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.1% trend
      19% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abbey
      B Chessington South and Malden Rushett
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      6,371
      552
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,208
      621
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.6%
      ↓11.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.7%
      19%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abbey
      B Chessington South and Malden Rushett
      Violent Crime
      1,533 ↑4%
      170 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,347 ↓12%
      162 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      459 ↓23%
      54 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      341 ↓27%
      24 ↓51%
      Burglary
      245 ↓12%
      19 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      345 ↓16%
      35 ↓39%
      Drugs
      214 ↑24%
      22 ↑47%
      Public Order
      386 ↓14%
      28 ↓39%
      Robbery
      162 ↓7%
      5 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      997 ↓18%
      6 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      166 ↓36%
      6 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      91 ↓8%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑33%
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      61 ↑9%
      14 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abbey safer than Chessington South and Malden Rushett?

      Abbey has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,371 crimes in the last 12 months. Chessington South and Malden Rushett has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 552 crimes. Chessington South and Malden Rushett scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abbey vs Chessington South and Malden Rushett?

      Abbey shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Chessington South and Malden Rushett shows -11.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abbey and Chessington South and Malden Rushett?

      In Abbey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,533 incidents). In Chessington South and Malden Rushett, it is Violent Crime (170 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abbey and Chessington South and Malden Rushett?

      Abbey recorded 1,347 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chessington South and Malden Rushett recorded 162. 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 vs Chessington South and Malden Rushett?

      Violent crime in Abbey totalled 1,533 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 170 in Chessington South and Malden Rushett. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abbey and Chessington South and Malden Rushett in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abbey recorded 7,208 crimes (now 6,371, a change of -11.6%). Chessington South and Malden Rushett recorded 621 crimes previously (now 552, -11.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey and Chessington South and Malden Rushett?

      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 has a resolution rate of 32.7% and Chessington South and Malden Rushett has 19%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abbey and Chessington South and Malden Rushett?

      Abbey falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Chessington South and Malden Rushett 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 and Chessington South and Malden Rushett?

      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 or Chessington South and Malden Rushett on a crime map?

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

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