Abingdon vs William Morris

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
      10/100
      William Morris Metropolitan Police Service

      Abingdon vs William Morris 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
      10/100
      High Crime
      William Morris
      Metropolitan Police Service
      9,705 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.7% trend
      28.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abingdon
      B William Morris
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      13,833
      9,705
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,581
      10,873
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.1%
      ↓10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.8%
      28.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abingdon
      B William Morris
      Violent Crime
      2,884 ↑4%
      2,108 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,197 ↑12%
      2,293 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      1,728 ↓10%
      740 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,019 ↓25%
      763 ↓40%
      Burglary
      789 ↓13%
      426 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      636 ↑5%
      526 ↓11%
      Drugs
      508 ↑13%
      519 ↑28%
      Public Order
      758 ↑7%
      507 ↑11%
      Robbery
      260 ↓15%
      268 ↓27%
      Shoplifting
      903 ↓17%
      442 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      771 ↓33%
      741 ↓34%
      Bicycle Theft
      245 ↓13%
      230 ↑7%
      Possession of Weapons
      54 ↑20%
      46 ↓4%
      Other Crime
      81 ↓32%
      96 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      B William Morris is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abingdon safer than William Morris?

      Abingdon has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,833 crimes in the last 12 months. William Morris has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 9,705 crimes. William Morris scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abingdon vs William Morris?

      Abingdon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. William Morris shows -10.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abingdon and William Morris?

      In Abingdon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,197 incidents). In William Morris, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,293 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abingdon and William Morris?

      Abingdon recorded 3,197 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while William Morris recorded 2,293. 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 William Morris?

      Violent crime in Abingdon totalled 2,884 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,108 in William Morris. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abingdon and William Morris 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%). William Morris recorded 10,873 crimes previously (now 9,705, -10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abingdon and William Morris?

      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 William Morris has 28.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abingdon and William Morris?

      Abingdon falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. William Morris 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 William Morris?

      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 William Morris on a crime map?

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