Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Derby, UK in July 2025 are around 359 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.80 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: (138) incidents (-17.37% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (65) incidents (27.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (5.56% increase)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hoult Street with total crimes: 39
  • Mayvale Grove with total crimes: 19
  • Amy Street with total crimes: 18

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 July 2025 the Abbey has recorded 359 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)
Arboretum1,143 112,414 110,798 1
Littleover287 43,446 33,545 3
Derwent329 33,430 43,465 4
Alvaston263 52,972 63,287 5
Darley251 63,202 53,164 6
Sinfin207 82,379 82,578 7
Normanton214 72,424 72,562 8
Boulton197 102,181 92,233 9
Mackworth199 91,791 101,890 10
Chaddesden143 111,607 111,761 11
Spondon95 141,084 131,230 12
Chellaston99 131,264 121,141 13
Blagreaves105 12797 16969 16
Mickleover77 16833 151,012 14
Oakwood94 15854 14976 15
Allestree62 17492 17595 17

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 138 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (167 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20259
May 202517
April 20258
March 20255
February 202514
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 202411

A total of 292 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202536
May 202526
April 202525
March 202518
February 202514
January 202514
December 20249
November 202416
October 202444
September 202426
August 202436

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 202516
April 20252
February 202510
January 20253
September 20244

A total of 260 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202536
May 202516
April 202528
March 202525
February 202513
January 202521
December 20249
November 202418
October 202429
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 479 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202551
May 202553
April 202551
March 202539
February 202529
January 202529
December 202440
October 202445
September 202431
August 202446

A total of 68 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 202510
April 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20247
September 202413
August 20243

A total of 63 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202514
May 20251
April 20253
March 20258
February 20258
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245

A total of 256 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202522
May 202537
April 202519
March 202528
February 202517
January 202523
December 202414
November 202412
October 202420
September 202425
August 202418

A total of 115 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202517
May 20258
April 202510
March 202514
February 20259
January 20253
December 20247
November 202413
October 20247
September 202413
August 20249

A total of 1465 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 122.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 203 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025138
June 2025167
May 2025141
April 202597
March 2025120
February 2025109
January 2025100
December 2024106
November 202482
October 2024203
September 2024109
August 202493

A total of 207 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202517
May 202525
April 202515
March 202512
February 202511
January 202514
December 202418
November 202416
October 202420
September 202423
August 202420

A total of 169 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 202515
April 202524
March 20259
February 202526
January 202513
December 202418
November 202411
October 202411
September 20244
August 202419

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20257
April 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Abbey in July 2025

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

1. Hoult Street (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Other crime3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
2. Mayvale Grove (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery2
Other theft1
3. Amy Street (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Sudbury Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
Public order3
5. Northway Drive (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary3
6. Great Northern Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Parcel Terrace (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
8. Redbury Close (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Parliament Close (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Burglary2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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