Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Cambridge, UK in March 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.25 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (43.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-56.52% decrease)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nursery Close with total crimes: 16
  • Henley Road with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Abbey has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 0.45 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cambridge)CrimesRank (Cambridge)CrimesRank (Cambridge)
Market496 16,735 14,255 1
Petersfield165 22,017 21,755 2
King's Hedges139 31,482 41,389 4
Castle134 41,291 6821 10
East Chesterton133 51,285 71,087 5
Coleridge60 111,367 51,010 7
West Chesterton98 71,201 81,070 6
Romsey70 10885 11957 8
Trumpington84 8978 9564 13
Arbury59 12840 12876 9
Queen Edith's77 9913 10770 11
Cherry Hinton48 13718 13711 12
Newnham38 14375 14244 14

Abbey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202517
January 202511
December 202416
November 202420
October 202423
September 202422
August 202430
July 202423
June 202440
May 202413
April 202422

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 516 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202530
January 202535
December 202432
November 202423
October 202442
September 202450
August 202434
July 202442
June 202486
May 202458
April 202441

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20242
September 20248
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 20244
September 20249
August 202411
July 20247
June 202412
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 207 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202523
January 202526
December 202413
November 202414
October 202415
September 202414
August 202417
July 202414
June 202434
May 202415
April 202412

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 139 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 202511
December 202413
November 20244
October 20246
September 202415
August 202413
July 20249
June 202424
May 202417
April 202414

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245
July 202415
June 202416
May 202413
April 20247

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20249

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Abbey in March 2025

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

1. Nursery Close (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting1
2. Henley Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wadloes Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Ditton Fields (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Mercers Row (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
8. Harvest Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
9. Whitehill Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Fison Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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