Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, East Staffordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.01 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:

  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandy Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Stramshall Road with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area 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 East Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Abbey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Staffordshire average, with 80 crimes compared to 527.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Abbey recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the East Staffordshire.

    • In 2023, Abbey had fewer crimes than the East Staffordshire average, with 95 crimes compared to 486. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Abbey recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the East Staffordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Staffordshire, Abbey has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Abbey Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Abbey has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 ranking 21th out of 20 in the East Staffordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Abbey crimes were 80. The crime rate of Abbey in 2024 was 10.76 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the East Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abbey were around 95 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.63 (year) or 0.89 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the East Staffordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)
Burton135 12,068 11,811 1
Stapenhill68 31,030 2933 2
Eton Park69 2828 5921 3
Shobnall67 4934 3914 4
Town60 5903 4798 5
Horninglow52 8810 6698 6
Anglesey54 6684 8659 7
Branston51 9743 7570 9
Winshill54 7609 9648 8
Heath31 10415 10346 10
Tutbury and Outwoods31 11318 12337 11
Stretton15 14334 11265 13
Needwood24 13313 13280 12
Crown28 12221 15201 15
Brizlincote10 17255 14207 14
Churnet13 15159 16172 16
Bagots10 16106 1896 18
Yoxall6 2076 20102 17
Rolleston on Dove7 18109 1787 20
Weaver7 1970 2157 21

Abbey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Possession of weapons (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In December 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20243

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20251
February 20251
June 20242

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

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April 20252
March 20251
May 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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April 20252
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20251
November 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 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. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
2. Stramshall Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Church Croft (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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