Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Cotswold, UK in July 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.02 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: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bowling Green Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Albion Street with total crimes: 2
  • Abbey Way with total crimes: 1

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 Cotswold:

    • In 2024, Abbey reported a higher crime volume than the Cotswold average, with 210 crimes compared to 208. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Abbey witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 30 other areas in the Cotswold.

    • In 2023, Abbey experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cotswold average, with 240 crimes compared to 197. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Abbey witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 30 other areas in the Cotswold.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cotswold, 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 7 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 24th out of 30 in the Cotswold, UK

In 2024, the total Abbey crimes were 210. The crime rate of Abbey in 2024 was 10.76 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Cotswold.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abbey were around 240 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.63 (year) or 0.89 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Cotswold.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)
St Michael's57 1685 1663 1
Northleach55 2495 3528 2
Watermoor42 3530 2486 3
Campden & Vale35 5390 4352 4
The Beeches38 4329 5249 9
Fosseridge15 16244 10307 5
Ermin21 7258 9285 6
Bourton Village17 11320 6196 13
Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South34 6299 7267 7
Moreton West15 18272 8258 8
The Ampneys & Hampton20 8177 14191 14
Tetbury with Upton20 9174 16142 16
Grumbolds Ash with Avening20 10162 17114 17
Blockley6 26184 13223 11
Chedworth & Churn Valley9 21190 12218 12
Kemble16 12111 2495 24
South Cerney Village16 13176 1598 22
Stow16 14149 18165 15
The Rissingtons16 15118 2299 21
Moreton East15 1798 2581 27
Chesterton7 23125 21113 18
Sandywell7 22127 20112 19
Fairford North10 19130 1987 25
Tetbury Town10 20114 23112 20
Tetbury East & Rural6 2776 2797 23
New Mills6 2549 3049 30
Four Acres3 2957 2982 26
Bourton Vale3 3077 2676 28
Siddington & Cerney Rural5 2871 2866 29
Stratton2 3142 3141 31

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 2 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
September 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 202512
April 20252
March 20258
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20252

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20256
March 202510
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 20242
October 20245
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 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. Bowling Green Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Albion Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Abbey Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Pethera Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Chesterton Lane (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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