Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Leicester, UK in February 2026 are around 250 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.55 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (86) incidents (-3.37% decrease)
  • Other theft: (36) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Margaret'S Street with total crimes: 21
  • North Bridge Place with total crimes: 15
  • Memory Lane 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 Leicester:

    • In 2024, Abbey reported a higher crime volume than the Leicester average, with 4,284 crimes compared to 2,765. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Abbey witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

    • In 2023, Abbey experienced a greater number of crimes than the Leicester average, with 3,077 crimes compared to 2,359. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Abbey witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leicester, 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 2024, the total Abbey crimes were 4,284. The crime rate of Abbey in 2024 was 10.76 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Leicester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abbey were around 3,077 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.63 (year) or 0.89 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Leicester.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)
CastleNA NA15,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley FieldsNA NA3,414 33,304 2
WesternNA NA2,908 62,971 4
WestcotesNA NA3,169 42,429 7
Beaumont LeysNA NA2,996 52,734 5
FosseNA NA2,749 72,714 6
StoneygateNA NA2,588 82,352 8
SaffronNA NA2,452 92,347 9
Eyres MonsellNA NA1,908 111,880 10
EvingtonNA NA1,990 101,807 11
North EvingtonNA NA1,586 151,692 12
Humberstone & HamiltonNA NA1,757 121,648 13
BelgraveNA NA1,678 131,583 14
TroonNA NA1,646 141,304 17
AylestoneNA NA1,540 161,582 15
KnightonNA NA1,450 171,329 16
WycliffeNA NA1,374 181,223 18
Rushey MeadNA NA1,255 201,186 19
ThurncourtNA NA1,327 191,135 20
Spinney HillsNA NA799 21695 21

Abbey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (89 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 92 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (88 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (81 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (92 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (54 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (129 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (92 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 135 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 74 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (148 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (75 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (150 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (95 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (92 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (50 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (117 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (55 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 406 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.23 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 202619
December 202522
November 202525
October 202523
September 202536
August 202542
July 202529
June 202545
May 202529
April 202543
March 202538
February 202530

A total of 1393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 107.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202686
January 202689
December 202592
November 202586
October 202581
September 202592
August 2025129
July 2025135
June 2025148
May 2025150
April 202592
March 2025117
February 202596

A total of 279 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.46 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202636
January 202615
December 202532
November 202524
October 202526
September 202511
August 202521
July 202515
June 202530
May 202511
April 202520
March 202516
February 202522

A total of 358 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202629
December 202517
November 202520
October 202524
September 202529
August 202526
July 202532
June 202543
May 202526
April 202520
March 202545
February 202529

A total of 157 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202613
December 202517
November 202520
October 202511
September 20255
August 202510
July 202512
June 202511
May 202521
April 202516
March 20258
February 20257

A total of 770 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202623
January 202638
December 202547
November 202538
October 202588
September 202554
August 202592
July 202574
June 202575
May 202595
April 202550
March 202555
February 202541

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202611
December 20256
November 20255
October 20258
September 20255
August 202514
July 20258
June 202515
May 20258
April 202527
March 202512
February 20257

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
October 20251
September 20259
August 20255
June 20257
May 20254
March 20253

A total of 317 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 20264
December 202512
November 202516
October 202527
September 202519
August 202544
July 202517
June 20258
May 202551
April 202527
March 202541
February 202537

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20254
November 20252
October 20252
September 20256
August 20252
July 20254
June 202512
May 20258
April 20252
March 20251
February 202511

A total of 158 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202619
December 20254
November 202510
October 202512
September 202517
August 202511
July 202514
June 202510
May 202511
April 202514
March 202514
February 202510

A total of 65 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
November 20258
October 20254
September 20253
August 20255
July 20256
June 20259
May 202510
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20268
December 202515
October 20254
September 20257
July 20258
June 20253
May 20259
April 20254
March 202511
February 20251

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20252
November 20251
October 20254
August 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253

High Crime Locations Abbey in February 2026

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

1. St Margaret'S Street (Map)
Total21
Other theft9
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. North Bridge Place (Map)
Total15
Criminal damage and arson9
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Memory Lane (Map)
Total12
Bicycle theft6
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
4. Highcross Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
5. All Saints Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Blackfriars Street (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Ruding Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
8. Garth Avenue (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Vehicle crime1
10. Abbey Meadows (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3

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