Abbey vs Oval

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Abbey Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Oval Metropolitan Police Service

      Abbey vs Oval 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Oval
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,457 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      32.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abbey
      B Oval
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,371
      16,457
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,208
      15,998
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.6%
      ↑2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.7%
      32.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abbey
      B Oval
      Violent Crime
      1,533 ↑4%
      3,697 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,347 ↓12%
      3,779 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      459 ↓23%
      1,342 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      341 ↓27%
      579 ↓13%
      Burglary
      245 ↓12%
      680 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      345 ↓16%
      724 ↑0%
      Drugs
      214 ↑24%
      640 ↑28%
      Public Order
      386 ↓14%
      689 ↓9%
      Robbery
      162 ↓7%
      687 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      997 ↓18%
      774 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      166 ↓36%
      2,256 ↑22%
      Bicycle Theft
      91 ↓8%
      366 ↑1%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑33%
      89 ↑51%
      Other Crime
      61 ↑9%
      155 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      A Abbey is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abbey safer than Oval?

      Abbey has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,371 crimes in the last 12 months. Oval has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 16,457 crimes. Abbey scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abbey vs Oval?

      Abbey shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Oval shows +2.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Abbey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,533 incidents). In Oval, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,779 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Abbey recorded 1,347 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oval recorded 3,779. 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 Oval?

      Violent crime in Abbey totalled 1,533 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,697 in Oval. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abbey and Oval 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%). Oval recorded 15,998 crimes previously (now 16,457, +2.9%).

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

      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 Oval has 32.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abbey and Oval?

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

      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 Oval on a crime map?

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