Thames Valley Police

Is Abingdon Outer Safe?

Crime statistics for Abingdon Outer. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 36 months: February 2023 – January 2026 4,288 crimes
7 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

4,288 Crimes (last 36 months)
50.7% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↑2% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 4,288 total crimes recorded in Abingdon Outer

Violent Crime
1,754 40.9%
Anti-Social Behaviour
412 9.6%
Other Theft
371 8.7%
Criminal Damage & Arson
344 8%
Public Order
326 7.6%
Burglary
261 6.1%
Shoplifting
250 5.8%
Vehicle Crime
217 5.1%
Drugs
123 2.9%
Other Crime
95 2.2%
Bicycle Theft
45 1%
Theft from Person
36 0.8%
Possession of Weapons
28 0.7%
Robbery
26 0.6%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Abingdon Outer — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abingdon Outer safe?

Abingdon Outer has a CrimeRadar safety score of 7/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,477 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 2% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Abingdon Outer are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Abingdon Outer in the last 12 months?

1,477 crimes were recorded in Abingdon Outer in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 2% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,448 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,754 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Abingdon Outer?

The most common crime in Abingdon Outer is Violent Crime, with 1,754 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 118.8% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Abingdon Outer increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Abingdon Outer is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 2% — from 1,448 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,477 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Abingdon Outer?

Abingdon Outer has a safety score of 7 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Abingdon Outer compare to the Thames Valley Police average?

Abingdon Outer has a safety score of 7/100, while the Thames Valley Police force area average is 11/100. Abingdon Outer is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Abingdon Outer?

50.7% of crimes recorded in Abingdon Outer resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Thames Valley Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Abingdon Outer?

1,754 violent crimes were recorded in Abingdon Outer in the last 12 months — representing 118.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 412 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Abingdon Outer last updated?

The crime data for Abingdon Outer was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Abingdon Outer with other areas?

You can compare Abingdon Outer with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.