Abbey vs Cockfosters

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
      30/100
      Cockfosters Metropolitan Police Service

      Abbey vs Cockfosters 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
      30/100
      Below Average
      Cockfosters
      Metropolitan Police Service
      702 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.6% trend
      42.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abbey
      B Cockfosters
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      6,371
      702
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,208
      812
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.6%
      ↓13.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.7%
      42.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abbey
      B Cockfosters
      Violent Crime
      1,533 ↑4%
      178 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,347 ↓12%
      132 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      459 ↓23%
      49 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      341 ↓27%
      99 ↓26%
      Burglary
      245 ↓12%
      76 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      345 ↓16%
      35 ↓29%
      Drugs
      214 ↑24%
      22 ↑57%
      Public Order
      386 ↓14%
      29 ↓31%
      Robbery
      162 ↓7%
      13 ↑44%
      Shoplifting
      997 ↓18%
      50 ↑4%
      Theft from Person
      166 ↓36%
      7 ↓65%
      Bicycle Theft
      91 ↓8%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑33%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      61 ↑9%
      8 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cockfosters is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 11/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abbey safer than Cockfosters?

      Abbey has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,371 crimes in the last 12 months. Cockfosters has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 702 crimes. Cockfosters scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abbey vs Cockfosters?

      Abbey shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cockfosters shows -13.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abbey and Cockfosters?

      In Abbey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,533 incidents). In Cockfosters, it is Violent Crime (178 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abbey and Cockfosters?

      Abbey recorded 1,347 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cockfosters recorded 132. 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 Cockfosters?

      Violent crime in Abbey totalled 1,533 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 178 in Cockfosters. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abbey and Cockfosters 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%). Cockfosters recorded 812 crimes previously (now 702, -13.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey and Cockfosters?

      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 Cockfosters has 42.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abbey and Cockfosters?

      Abbey falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Cockfosters 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 Cockfosters?

      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 Cockfosters on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abbey and Cockfosters. 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.