Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Cambridge, UK in July 2025 are around 171 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.38 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, encompassing approximately 450,991 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (28.21% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (63.16% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • B1047 with total crimes: 17
  • Henley Road with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

How safe is Abbey?

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

  • Relative to Cambridge:

    • In 2024, Abbey reported a higher crime volume than the Cambridge average, with 1,650 crimes compared to 1,553. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Abbey witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Cambridge.

    • In 2023, Abbey experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cambridge average, with 1,392 crimes compared to 1,207. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Abbey witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Cambridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cambridge, Abbey has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Abbey Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Abbey has recorded 171 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 3th out of 13 in the Cambridge, UK

In 2024, the total Abbey crimes were 1,650. The crime rate of Abbey in 2024 was 10.76 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Cambridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abbey were around 1,392 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.63 (year) or 0.89 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Cambridge.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)
Market491 16,735 14,255 1
Petersfield172 22,017 21,755 2
King's Hedges124 51,482 41,389 4
East Chesterton158 41,285 71,087 5
Coleridge75 101,367 51,010 7
West Chesterton98 71,201 81,070 6
Castle91 91,291 6821 10
Trumpington106 6978 9564 13
Romsey97 8885 11957 8
Arbury67 12840 12876 9
Queen Edith's59 14913 10770 11
Cherry Hinton67 11718 13711 12
Newnham66 13375 14244 14

Abbey 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 50 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20258
May 202511
April 20258
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 20244
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 437 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202539
May 202530
April 202529
March 202543
February 202530
January 202535
December 202432
November 202423
October 202442
September 202450
August 202434

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202526
May 202525
April 202510
March 202521
February 202517
January 202511
December 202416
November 202420
October 202423
September 202422
August 202430

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20258
April 202513
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20257
April 202510
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 20258
April 202515
March 202510
February 20253
January 202511
December 202413
November 20244
October 20246
September 202415
August 202413

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 228 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202519
May 202513
April 202533
March 202510
February 202523
January 202526
December 202413
November 202414
October 202415
September 202414
August 202417

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20255
April 20256
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20242
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
October 20242
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Abbey in July 2025

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

1. B1047 (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Henley Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Drugs3
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Nursery Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
6. Priory Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
7. Whitehill Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Peverel Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Harvest Way (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Galfrid Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

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