Abingdon vs Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Abingdon Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne Surrey Police

      Abingdon vs Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Abingdon
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,352 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.8% trend
      29.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne
      Surrey Police
      67 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abingdon
      B Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      13,352
      67
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,484
      69
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.8%
      ↓2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.7%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abingdon
      B Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne
      Violent Crime
      2,828 ↑0%
      26 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,186 ↑10%
      12 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      1,636 ↓13%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      974 ↓22%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      783 ↓9%
      4 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      514 ↓15%
      10 ↑25%
      Drugs
      479 ↓5%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      731 ↓2%
      7 ↑0%
      Robbery
      236 ↓24%
      0
      Shoplifting
      887 ↓15%
      0
      Theft from Person
      719 ↓33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      223 ↓26%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      64 ↑25%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      92 ↓21%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abingdon safer than Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne?

      Abingdon has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,352 crimes in the last 12 months. Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 67 crimes. Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abingdon vs Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne?

      Abingdon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne shows -2.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abingdon and Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne?

      In Abingdon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,186 incidents). In Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abingdon and Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne?

      Abingdon recorded 3,186 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne recorded 12. 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 Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne?

      Violent crime in Abingdon totalled 2,828 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abingdon and Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abingdon recorded 14,484 crimes (now 13,352, a change of -7.8%). Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne recorded 69 crimes previously (now 67, -2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abingdon and Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne?

      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 29.7% and Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abingdon and Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne?

      Abingdon falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne is covered by Surrey Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Abingdon and Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne?

      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 Chipstead, Lower Kingswood, Hooley & Netherne on a crime map?

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

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