Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Leicester, UK in March 2025 are around 366 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.81 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (117) incidents (21.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (34.15% increase)
  • Public order: (45) incidents (55.17% increase)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wheatland Road with total crimes: 23
  • Pescall Boulevard with total crimes: 18
  • Memory Lane 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Abbey has recorded 366 crimes with crime rate of 0.45 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leicester)CrimesRank (Leicester)CrimesRank (Leicester)
Castle1,228 115,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields229 53,414 33,304 2
Westcotes235 33,169 42,429 7
Western222 62,908 62,971 4
Beaumont Leys233 42,996 52,734 5
Fosse198 92,749 72,714 6
Stoneygate214 72,588 82,352 8
Saffron200 82,452 92,347 9
Eyres Monsell129 131,908 111,880 10
Evington148 111,990 101,807 11
Humberstone & Hamilton172 101,757 121,648 13
North Evington112 181,586 151,692 12
Troon133 121,646 141,304 17
Belgrave127 141,678 131,583 14
Aylestone123 151,540 161,582 15
Knighton115 171,450 171,329 16
Wycliffe115 161,374 181,223 18
Rushey Mead85 201,255 201,186 19
Thurncourt102 191,327 191,135 20
Spinney Hills65 21799 21695 21

Abbey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (196 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (100 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (62 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (127 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (35 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 391 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202529
January 202517
December 202422
November 202432
October 202437
September 202423
August 202426
July 202432
June 202470
May 202428
April 202430

A total of 150 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202510
January 20254
December 202410
November 202411
October 202414
September 20247
August 202413
July 20249
June 202428
May 20248
April 202422

A total of 1349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 112.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025117
February 202596
January 2025103
December 2024108
November 202492
October 2024113
September 2024103
August 2024105
July 202489
June 2024196
May 2024100
April 2024127

A total of 169 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 202420
October 20249
September 202410
August 202415
July 202417
June 202444
May 202418
April 202411

A total of 371 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202522
January 202544
December 202419
November 202424
October 202423
September 202424
August 202432
July 202426
June 202482
May 202424
April 202435

A total of 569 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202555
February 202541
January 202543
December 202430
November 202468
October 202471
September 202452
August 202443
July 202435
June 202482
May 202420
April 202429

A total of 376 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202537
January 202526
December 202423
November 202430
October 202431
September 202462
August 202416
July 202418
June 202436
May 202428
April 202428

A total of 488 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202530
January 202525
December 202427
November 202431
October 202440
September 202449
August 202443
July 202437
June 202478
May 202462
April 202428

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 20252
December 20248
November 202416
October 202412
September 202432
August 202423
July 20248
June 202428
May 202410
April 202414

A total of 81 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 202415
September 202411
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 202413

A total of 78 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 202410
October 20247
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249
June 202412
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 202511
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20247
July 20241
June 202414
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
July 20248
June 202418
May 20241

High Crime Locations Abbey in March 2025

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

1. Wheatland Road (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Pescall Boulevard (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
3. Memory Lane (Map)
Total15
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Abbey Meadows (Map)
Total12
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Corbridge Close (Map)
Total12
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
6. Navigation Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. North Bridge Place (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. St Margaret'S Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Burgess Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Cotley Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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