Crime Rate in Abbey Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey Hill

The total recorded crimes in Abbey Hill, Ashfield, UK in January 2026 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey Hill crime rate of 8.68 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Abbey Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Darley Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Hill View Road with total crimes: 3
  • Abbey Road 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 January 2026 the Abbey Hill has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 8.68 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Abbey Hill)CrimesRank (Abbey Hill)CrimesRank (Abbey Hill)
Hucknall Central135 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit97 3983 31,048 2
Carsic103 21,143 2870 3
Leamington62 7738 5688 4
Skegby94 4953 4615 7
Hucknall West67 6613 11637 5
Hucknall South76 5680 7398 12
Sutton Central & New Cross45 11657 9630 6
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse58 8704 6594 8
Hucknall North55 10679 8529 9
Kirkby Cross & Portland57 9270 17258 15
Huthwaite & Brierley41 12652 10498 10
Selston24 16463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal27 14278 15360 13
Kingsway31 13228 18238 17
Ashfields21 17282 14263 14
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood24 15270 16249 16
Sutton St Mary's19 19216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood10 21135 22139 20
Larwood10 22144 20109 22
Underwood16 20141 21129 21
The Dales9 23105 23104 23

Abbey Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 12 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 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
August 20251
May 20252

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
March 20252

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 January 2026

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

1. Darley Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hill View Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Abbey Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Observatory Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
6. Glenside (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Laurel Grove (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Clumber Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Priory Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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