Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Leicester, UK in May 2025 are around 438 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.97 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: (150) incidents (63.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (95) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (51) incidents (88.89% increase)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Bridge Place with total crimes: 30
  • St Margaret'S Street with total crimes: 24
  • Pescall Boulevard with total crimes: 21

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 May 2025 the Abbey has recorded 438 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 ranking 2th out of 20 in the Leicester, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)
Castle1,391 115,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields282 33,414 33,304 2
Western229 92,908 62,971 4
Westcotes235 73,169 42,429 7
Beaumont Leys274 42,996 52,734 5
Stoneygate245 52,588 82,352 8
Fosse229 82,749 72,714 6
Saffron236 62,452 92,347 9
Eyres Monsell188 101,908 111,880 10
Evington161 111,990 101,807 11
North Evington105 171,586 151,692 12
Humberstone & Hamilton139 161,757 121,648 13
Belgrave159 121,678 131,583 14
Aylestone159 131,540 161,582 15
Troon149 151,646 141,304 17
Knighton150 141,450 171,329 16
Wycliffe97 191,374 181,223 18
Thurncourt101 181,327 191,135 20
Rushey Mead84 201,255 201,186 19
Spinney Hills58 21799 21695 21

Abbey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (103 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 108 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (113 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (71 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (103 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (62 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (105 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 89 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 583 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202595
April 202550
March 202555
February 202541
January 202543
December 202430
November 202468
October 202471
September 202452
August 202443
July 202435

A total of 261 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202520
March 202516
February 202522
January 202544
December 202419
November 202424
October 202423
September 202424
August 202432
July 202426

A total of 309 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202520
March 202545
February 202529
January 202517
December 202422
November 202432
October 202437
September 202423
August 202426
July 202432

A total of 1168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 106.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025150
April 202592
March 2025117
February 202596
January 2025103
December 2024108
November 202492
October 2024113
September 2024103
August 2024105
July 202489

A total of 392 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202543
March 202538
February 202530
January 202525
December 202427
November 202431
October 202440
September 202449
August 202443
July 202437

A total of 77 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 202410
October 20247
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202527
March 202512
February 20257
January 20252
December 20248
November 202416
October 202412
September 202432
August 202423
July 20248

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20251
February 202511
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20247
July 20241

A total of 362 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202527
March 202541
February 202537
January 202526
December 202423
November 202430
October 202431
September 202462
August 202416
July 202418

A total of 117 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 202514
February 202510
January 20254
December 202410
November 202411
October 202414
September 20247
August 202413
July 20249

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246

A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 202511
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 202415
September 202411
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 133 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202516
March 20258
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 202420
October 20249
September 202410
August 202415
July 202417

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
July 20248

High Crime Locations Abbey in May 2025

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

1. North Bridge Place (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences12
Vehicle crime9
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
2. St Margaret'S Street (Map)
Total24
Vehicle crime9
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime3
3. Pescall Boulevard (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
4. Wheatland Road (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. All Saints Road (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
6. Abbey Meadows (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
7. Corbridge Close (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons3
8. Memory Lane (Map)
Total15
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences6
Theft from the person3
9. Ruding Street (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime3

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