Crime Rate in Abbey Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey Hill

The total recorded crimes in Abbey Hill, Ashfield, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Abbey Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hill View Road with total crimes: 4
  • Walesby Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Laurel Grove 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 July 2025 the Abbey Hill has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 9.55 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey Hill)CrimesRank (Abbey Hill)CrimesRank (Abbey Hill)
Hucknall Central164 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit107 2983 31,048 2
Carsic87 51,143 2870 3
Skegby105 3953 4615 7
Leamington75 7738 5688 4
Sutton Central & New Cross87 4657 9630 6
Hucknall West69 8613 11637 5
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse77 6704 6594 8
Hucknall South66 9680 7398 12
Hucknall North53 10679 8529 9
Huthwaite & Brierley50 12652 10498 10
Selston24 16463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal52 11278 15360 13
Kirkby Cross & Portland32 13270 17258 15
Ashfields27 14282 14263 14
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood24 15270 16249 16
Kingsway13 20228 18238 17
The Dales21 18105 23104 23
Sutton St Mary's14 19216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood11 22135 22139 20
Larwood11 21144 20109 22
Underwood10 23141 21129 21

Abbey Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20259
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 20259
April 20259
March 202511
February 20259
January 20259
December 202414
November 20245
October 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
October 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
January 20252
November 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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

High Crime Locations Abbey Hill in July 2025

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

1. Hill View Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Walesby Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Laurel Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Warwick Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
6. Clumber Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pinewood Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Spruce Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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