Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Leicester, UK in July 2025 are around 354 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.78 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: (135) incidents (-8.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (74) incidents (-1.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (32) incidents (-25.58% decrease)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Margaret'S Street with total crimes: 21
  • Abbey Meadows with total crimes: 18
  • Park/Open Space 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 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 July 2025 the Abbey has recorded 354 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)
Castle1,365 115,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields241 43,414 33,304 2
Stoneygate251 32,588 82,352 8
Western239 52,908 62,971 4
Westcotes235 63,169 42,429 7
Beaumont Leys228 72,996 52,734 5
Fosse220 82,749 72,714 6
Saffron214 92,452 92,347 9
Eyres Monsell209 101,908 111,880 10
Evington145 121,990 101,807 11
Humberstone & Hamilton152 111,757 121,648 13
North Evington123 161,586 151,692 12
Belgrave117 171,678 131,583 14
Troon139 131,646 141,304 17
Aylestone134 141,540 161,582 15
Wycliffe125 151,374 181,223 18
Knighton116 181,450 171,329 16
Rushey Mead99 191,255 201,186 19
Thurncourt88 201,327 191,135 20
Spinney Hills45 21799 21695 21

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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 113.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025135
June 2025148
May 2025150
April 202592
March 2025117
February 202596
January 2025103
December 2024108
November 202492
October 2024113
September 2024103
August 2024105

A total of 697 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202574
June 202575
May 202595
April 202550
March 202555
February 202541
January 202543
December 202430
November 202468
October 202471
September 202452
August 202443

A total of 369 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20258
May 202551
April 202527
March 202541
February 202537
January 202526
December 202423
November 202430
October 202431
September 202462
August 202416

A total of 139 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 202521
April 202516
March 20258
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 202420
October 20249
September 202410
August 202415

A total of 132 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 280 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202530
May 202511
April 202520
March 202516
February 202522
January 202544
December 202419
November 202424
October 202423
September 202424
August 202432

A total of 352 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202543
May 202526
April 202520
March 202545
February 202529
January 202517
December 202422
November 202432
October 202437
September 202423
August 202426

A total of 429 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202545
May 202529
April 202543
March 202538
February 202530
January 202525
December 202427
November 202431
October 202440
September 202449
August 202443

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202515
May 20258
April 202527
March 202512
February 20257
January 20252
December 20248
November 202416
October 202412
September 202432
August 202423

A total of 83 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 202510
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 202410
October 20247
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20259
April 20254
March 202511
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 202415
September 202411
August 20242

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202512
May 20258
April 20252
March 20251
February 202511
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20247

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20257
May 20254
March 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243

High Crime Locations Abbey in July 2025

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

1. St Margaret'S Street (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
2. Abbey Meadows (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Robbery3
4. Navigation Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime3
5. North Bridge Place (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Wesley Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Pescall Boulevard (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. All Saints Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
9. Wheatland Road (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Burgess Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2

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