Total Crime Rate
53.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Gateway Centre area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Abbey , and the 642nd highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Gateway Centre (HP12 3SU) in the last 12 months was 53.4 per 1,000 residents and was 76.7% lower than the Abbey average (229.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 16.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 40.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Gateway Centre (HP12 3SU), the main crime hotspot is near Cressex Square. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Abbey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Blenheim Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Blenheim Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Verney Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Acorn Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Acorn Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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