Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Derby, UK in March 2025 are around 284 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.63 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: (120) incidents (10.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (34.48% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (28) incidents (64.71% increase)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Amy Street with total crimes: 24
  • Parliament Close with total crimes: 15
  • Thomas Court with total crimes: 15

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Abbey has recorded 284 crimes with crime rate of 0.45 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derby)CrimesRank (Derby)CrimesRank (Derby)
Arboretum1,242 112,414 110,798 1
Darley313 23,202 53,164 6
Littleover265 63,446 33,545 3
Derwent269 53,430 43,465 4
Alvaston277 42,972 63,287 5
Sinfin183 82,379 82,578 7
Normanton203 72,424 72,562 8
Boulton159 92,181 92,233 9
Mackworth139 101,791 101,890 10
Chaddesden122 111,607 111,761 11
Spondon111 131,084 131,230 12
Chellaston122 121,264 121,141 13
Mickleover68 15833 151,012 14
Oakwood77 14854 14976 15
Blagreaves65 17797 16969 16
Allestree67 16492 17595 17

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 (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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (124 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 356 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202514
January 202514
December 20249
November 202416
October 202444
September 202426
August 202436
July 202440
June 202468
May 202437
April 202434

A total of 275 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202517
January 202523
December 202414
November 202412
October 202420
September 202425
August 202418
July 202426
June 202462
May 202419
April 202411

A total of 256 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202511
January 202514
December 202418
November 202416
October 202420
September 202423
August 202420
July 202414
June 202450
May 202420
April 202438

A total of 250 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202513
January 202521
December 20249
November 202418
October 202429
September 202414
August 202413
July 202422
June 202450
May 202412
April 202424

A total of 1740 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 145.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 492 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025120
February 2025109
January 2025100
December 2024106
November 202482
October 2024203
September 2024109
August 202493
July 2024109
June 2024492
May 202493
April 2024124

A total of 135 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20259
January 20253
December 20247
November 202413
October 20247
September 202413
August 20249
July 202413
June 202412
May 202418
April 202417

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 489 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202529
January 202529
December 202440
October 202445
September 202431
August 202446
July 202432
June 2024102
May 202444
April 202452

A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202514
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 202411
July 202417
June 202434
May 202417
April 202420

A total of 173 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202526
January 202513
December 202418
November 202411
October 202411
September 20244
August 202419
July 202412
June 202420
May 202414
April 202416

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Abbey in March 2025

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

1. Amy Street (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Public order3
2. Parliament Close (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Thomas Court (Map)
Total15
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Possession of weapons3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Sudbury Close (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs3
Vehicle crime3
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Hoult Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Rowditch Place (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Junction Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
9. Peet Street (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Great Northern Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3

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