Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Cotswold, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.05 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whiteway Court with total crimes: 3
  • Martin Close with total crimes: 3
  • The Whiteway with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Abbey has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)
St Michael's57 1685 1663 1
Northleach21 10495 3528 2
Watermoor43 2530 2486 3
Campden & Vale37 3390 4352 4
The Beeches36 4329 5249 9
Fosseridge31 6244 10307 5
Bourton Village35 5320 6196 13
Ermin18 14258 9285 6
Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South22 9299 7267 7
Moreton West30 7272 8258 8
Blockley12 19184 13223 11
Stow20 11149 18165 15
Chedworth & Churn Valley12 20190 12218 12
Tetbury with Upton19 12174 16142 16
The Rissingtons19 13118 2299 21
The Ampneys & Hampton9 22177 14191 14
South Cerney Village5 27176 1598 22
Chesterton18 15125 21113 18
Moreton East15 1698 2581 27
Grumbolds Ash with Avening14 18162 17114 17
Tetbury Town15 17114 23112 20
Sandywell8 23127 20112 19
Fairford North8 24130 1987 25
Kemble11 21111 2495 24
Tetbury East & Rural8 2576 2797 23
Four Acres5 2857 2982 26
Bourton Vale3 2977 2676 28
Stratton5 2642 3141 31
Siddington & Cerney RuralNA NA71 2866 29
New Mills2 3049 3049 30

Abbey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20252
March 20258
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 202510
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 20242
October 20245
September 20249
August 20245
July 202411
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
July 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Whiteway Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Martin Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. The Whiteway (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stroud Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Gooseacre Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Abbey Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Pethera Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dollar Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Park Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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