Abingdon vs West Putney

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
      9/100
      West Putney Metropolitan Police Service

      Abingdon vs West Putney 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
      9/100
      High Crime
      West Putney
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,546 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.4% trend
      41.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abingdon
      B West Putney
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      13,833
      5,546
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,581
      5,365
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.1%
      ↑3.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.8%
      41.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abingdon
      B West Putney
      Violent Crime
      2,884 ↑4%
      1,422 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,197 ↑12%
      1,282 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      1,728 ↓10%
      410 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,019 ↓25%
      492 ↓1%
      Burglary
      789 ↓13%
      264 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      636 ↑5%
      272 ↓8%
      Drugs
      508 ↑13%
      287 ↑82%
      Public Order
      758 ↑7%
      311 ↓4%
      Robbery
      260 ↓15%
      101 ↑19%
      Shoplifting
      903 ↓17%
      411 ↑5%
      Theft from Person
      771 ↓33%
      129 ↑5%
      Bicycle Theft
      245 ↓13%
      78 ↓30%
      Possession of Weapons
      54 ↑20%
      25 ↑108%
      Other Crime
      81 ↓32%
      62 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Putney is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abingdon safer than West Putney?

      Abingdon has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,833 crimes in the last 12 months. West Putney has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 5,546 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abingdon vs West Putney?

      Abingdon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Putney shows +3.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abingdon and West Putney?

      In Abingdon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,197 incidents). In West Putney, it is Violent Crime (1,422 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abingdon and West Putney?

      Abingdon recorded 3,197 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Putney recorded 1,282. 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 West Putney?

      Violent crime in Abingdon totalled 2,884 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,422 in West Putney. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abingdon and West Putney 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%). West Putney recorded 5,365 crimes previously (now 5,546, +3.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abingdon and West Putney?

      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 West Putney has 41.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abingdon and West Putney?

      Abingdon falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Putney 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 West Putney?

      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 West Putney on a crime map?

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

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