Abingdon vs Belmont

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Abingdon Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Belmont Metropolitan Police Service

      Abingdon vs Belmont Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Abingdon
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,833 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.1% trend
      27.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Belmont
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,182 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.8% trend
      24.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abingdon
      B Belmont
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      13,833
      3,182
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,581
      2,820
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.1%
      ↑12.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.8%
      24.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abingdon
      B Belmont
      Violent Crime
      2,884 ↑4%
      865 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,197 ↑12%
      702 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      1,728 ↓10%
      208 ↑18%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,019 ↓25%
      362 ↑2%
      Burglary
      789 ↓13%
      267 ↑48%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      636 ↑5%
      163 ↑16%
      Drugs
      508 ↑13%
      161 ↑33%
      Public Order
      758 ↑7%
      132 ↑1%
      Robbery
      260 ↓15%
      49 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      903 ↓17%
      104 ↑16%
      Theft from Person
      771 ↓33%
      103 ↑43%
      Bicycle Theft
      245 ↓13%
      13 ↓41%
      Possession of Weapons
      54 ↑20%
      13 ↑18%
      Other Crime
      81 ↓32%
      40 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Abingdon is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abingdon safer than Belmont?

      Abingdon has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,833 crimes in the last 12 months. Belmont has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 3,182 crimes. Abingdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abingdon vs Belmont?

      Abingdon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Belmont shows +12.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abingdon and Belmont?

      In Abingdon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,197 incidents). In Belmont, it is Violent Crime (865 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abingdon and Belmont?

      Abingdon recorded 3,197 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Belmont recorded 702. 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 Abingdon vs Belmont?

      Violent crime in Abingdon totalled 2,884 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 865 in Belmont. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abingdon and Belmont in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abingdon recorded 14,581 crimes (now 13,833, a change of -5.1%). Belmont recorded 2,820 crimes previously (now 3,182, +12.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abingdon and Belmont?

      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. Abingdon has a resolution rate of 27.8% and Belmont has 24.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abingdon and Belmont?

      Abingdon falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Belmont 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 Abingdon and Belmont?

      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 Abingdon or Belmont on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abingdon and Belmont. 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.