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Burglary Rates in Abbey Wood

Greenwich, London, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Abbey Wood recorded 70 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

70

3.66 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,067

108.2 per 1,000 residents

8% above the UK average31% below the London regional average

How does Abbey Wood rank?

Within Greenwich

17 of 23 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

69th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

7
10
6
7
2
6
10
3
8
6
3
2
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
603
29%
Anti-social Behaviour
430
21%
Other Crime
426
21%
Vehicle Crime
213
10%
Drug Offences
132
6%
Shoplifting
119
6%
Burglary
70
3%
Robbery
55
3%
Theft from Person
19
1%

Property mix in Abbey Wood

Source: Census 2021 · 6,752 households

Detached 4%Semi-detached 15%Terraced 44%Flats 36%

The most common property type in Abbey Wood is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Abbey Wood homeowners

Most homes in Abbey Wood are terraced, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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