Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Derby, UK in May 2025 are around 376 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.83 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:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (141) incidents (45.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (3.92% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (37) incidents (94.74% increase)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rowditch Place with total crimes: 24
  • Mayvale Grove with total crimes: 16
  • Camden Street with total crimes: 12

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 Derby:

    • In 2024, Abbey reported a higher crime volume than the Derby average, with 3,874 crimes compared to 2,650. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Abbey witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Derby.

    • In 2023, Abbey experienced a greater number of crimes than the Derby average, with 4,174 crimes compared to 2,669. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Abbey witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Derby.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Derby, 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 376 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 ranking 2th out of 16 in the Derby, UK

In 2024, the total Abbey crimes were 3,874. The crime rate of Abbey in 2024 was 10.76 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Derby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abbey were around 4,174 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.63 (year) or 0.89 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Derby.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)
Arboretum1,084 112,414 110,798 1
Littleover279 43,446 33,545 3
Darley296 33,202 53,164 6
Derwent263 53,430 43,465 4
Alvaston242 62,972 63,287 5
Sinfin208 82,379 82,578 7
Normanton228 72,424 72,562 8
Boulton160 102,181 92,233 9
Chaddesden167 91,607 111,761 11
Mackworth146 111,791 101,890 10
Spondon89 131,084 131,230 12
Chellaston112 121,264 121,141 13
Mickleover68 16833 151,012 14
Oakwood73 15854 14976 15
Blagreaves85 14797 16969 16
Allestree68 17492 17595 17

Abbey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (141 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (97 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (120 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 109 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 106 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (203 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (109 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (93 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 109 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (492 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (102 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 202514
February 20259
January 20253
December 20247
November 202413
October 20247
September 202413
August 20249
July 202413
June 202412
May 202418

A total of 373 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202525
March 202518
February 202514
January 202514
December 20249
November 202416
October 202444
September 202426
August 202436
July 202440
June 202468
May 202437

A total of 541 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202551
March 202539
February 202529
January 202529
December 202440
October 202445
September 202431
August 202446
July 202432
June 2024102
May 202444

A total of 258 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202515
March 202512
February 202511
January 202514
December 202418
November 202416
October 202420
September 202423
August 202420
July 202414
June 202450
May 202420

A total of 1854 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 142.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 492 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025141
April 202597
March 2025120
February 2025109
January 2025100
December 2024106
November 202482
October 2024203
September 2024109
August 202493
July 2024109
June 2024492
May 202493

A total of 144 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20258
March 20255
February 202514
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 202411
July 202417
June 202434
May 202417

A total of 320 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202519
March 202528
February 202517
January 202523
December 202414
November 202412
October 202420
September 202425
August 202418
July 202426
June 202462
May 202419

A total of 196 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202524
March 20259
February 202526
January 202513
December 202418
November 202411
October 202411
September 20244
August 202419
July 202412
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 270 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202528
March 202525
February 202513
January 202521
December 20249
November 202418
October 202429
September 202414
August 202413
July 202422
June 202450
May 202412

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20252
February 202510
January 20253
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 81 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20247
September 202413
August 20243
July 202414
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20247
August 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20258
February 20258
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 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. Rowditch Place (Map)
Total24
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
Burglary3
Other theft3
Public order3
2. Mayvale Grove (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Camden Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
Vehicle crime3
4. Hoult Street (Map)
Total12
Other theft9
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Thomas Court (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person3
6. Boundary Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
7. Sudbury Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery3
8. Drewry Court (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
9. Amy Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime3
10. Parliament Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3

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