Crime Rate in Abbey Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey Hill

The total recorded crimes in Abbey Hill, Ashfield, UK in April 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey Hill crime rate of 9.55 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Abbey Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4
  • Wollaton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Walesby Drive with total crimes: 3

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 April 2025 the Abbey Hill has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 9.55 ranking 16th out of 22 in the Ashfield, UK

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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey Hill)CrimesRank (Abbey Hill)CrimesRank (Abbey Hill)
Hucknall Central133 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit103 3983 31,048 2
Carsic107 21,143 2870 3
Leamington44 10738 5688 4
Skegby90 4953 4615 7
Hucknall West51 7613 11637 5
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse71 5704 6594 8
Sutton Central & New Cross51 8657 9630 6
Hucknall North56 6679 8529 9
Hucknall South49 9680 7398 12
Huthwaite & Brierley37 11652 10498 10
Selston29 13463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal31 12278 15360 13
Ashfields23 14282 14263 14
Kirkby Cross & Portland19 17270 17258 15
Kingsway23 15228 18238 17
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood18 18270 16249 16
Sutton St Mary's14 21216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood16 19135 22139 20
Larwood7 23144 20109 22
The Dales15 20105 23104 23
Underwood10 22141 21129 21

Abbey Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 202410

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 202511
February 20259
January 20259
December 202414
November 20245
October 20242
September 202413
August 202412
July 202424
June 202432
May 20248

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
December 20243
October 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20248
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Abbey Hill in April 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Wollaton Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Walesby Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Glenside (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hill View Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Thoresby Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Beacon Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Coniston Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Pinewood Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Laurel Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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