Is Abbey Wood a good place to live?
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In Abbey Wood (SE2 8), recorded crime is 5257% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
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Population
1,675
Recorded crime
14333.3
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SE2 8 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 52/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 34
- One-person households
- 17%
- Households with children
- 50%
- Households
- 589
Owned 42% · Social rent 22% · Private rent 31%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SE2 8.
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Abbey Wood SE2 8: frequently asked questions
Is Abbey Wood SE2 8 a good place to live?
In Abbey Wood (SE2 8), recorded crime is 5257% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Abbey Wood SE2 8?
Recorded crime in Abbey Wood SE2 8 runs at 14333.3 per 1,000 properties, 5257% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Abbey Wood SE2 8 safe?
Crime in Abbey Wood SE2 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Abbey Wood SE2 8 runs at 14333.3 per 1,000 properties, 5257% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Abbey Wood SE2 8 a deprived area?
Abbey Wood SE2 8 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).