Crime Rate in Abbey Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey Hill

The total recorded crimes in Abbey Hill, Ashfield, UK in February 2026 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey Hill crime rate of 8.24 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Abbey Hill, encompassing approximately 2,304 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Abbey Hill Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Walesby Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Pinewood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Darley Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Abbey Hill?

To understand the safety of Abbey Hill, we need to analyze Abbey Hill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Ashfield:

    • In 2024, Abbey Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashfield average, with 285 crimes compared to 525.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Abbey Hill recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

    • In 2023, Abbey Hill had fewer crimes than the Ashfield average, with 216 crimes compared to 461. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Abbey Hill recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ashfield, Abbey Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Abbey Hill Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Abbey Hill crimes were 285. The crime rate of Abbey Hill in 2024 was 123.67 (year) or 10.31 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Ashfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abbey Hill were around 216 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.73 (year) or 7.81 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Ashfield.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Abbey Hill)CrimesRank (Abbey Hill)CrimesRank (Abbey Hill)
Hucknall CentralNA NA1,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & SummitNA NA983 31,048 2
CarsicNA NA1,143 2870 3
LeamingtonNA NA738 5688 4
SkegbyNA NA953 4615 7
Hucknall WestNA NA613 11637 5
Sutton Central & New CrossNA NA657 9630 6
Annesley & Kirkby WoodhouseNA NA704 6594 8
Hucknall SouthNA NA680 7398 12
Hucknall NorthNA NA679 8529 9
Huthwaite & BrierleyNA NA652 10498 10
SelstonNA NA463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & TeversalNA NA278 15360 13
AshfieldsNA NA282 14263 14
Kirkby Cross & PortlandNA NA270 17258 15
Sutton Junction & Harlow WoodNA NA270 16249 16
KingswayNA NA228 18238 17
Sutton St Mary'sNA NA216 19164 19
Jacksdale & WestwoodNA NA135 22139 20
LarwoodNA NA144 20109 22
UnderwoodNA NA141 21129 21
The DalesNA NA105 23104 23

Abbey Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20267
December 20251
November 20257
October 202516
September 20258
August 20259
July 202512
June 202514
May 20259
April 20259
March 202511
February 20259

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20254
November 20258
October 20256
September 20251
August 20252
July 20254
June 20252
May 20259
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
March 20252

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
August 20251
May 20252

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20252
October 20251
August 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20255
November 20252
October 20254
September 20253
August 20254
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20257
February 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
February 20251

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20254
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20252
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

High Crime Locations Abbey Hill in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Abbey Hill postcode area is presented below.

1. Walesby Drive (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Pinewood Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Darley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Beacon Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Wollaton Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Hill View Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Laurel Grove (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Waverley Close (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
9. Abbey Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Warwick Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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