Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Lincoln, UK in March 2025 are around 203 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.45 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: (64) incidents (-21.95% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 18
  • Frederick Street with total crimes: 15
  • B1003 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 Lincoln:

    • In 2024, Abbey reported a higher crime volume than the Lincoln average, with 3,496 crimes compared to 1,723. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Abbey witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Abbey experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lincoln average, with 2,863 crimes compared to 1,301. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Abbey witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lincoln, 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 203 crimes with crime rate of 0.45 ranking 2th out of 10 in the Lincoln, UK

In 2024, the total Abbey crimes were 3,496. The crime rate of Abbey in 2024 was 10.76 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Lincoln.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abbey were around 2,863 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.63 (year) or 0.89 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Lincoln.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lincoln)CrimesRank (Lincoln)CrimesRank (Lincoln)
Park239 13,672 12,767 2
Boultham175 32,088 31,515 3
Carholme166 41,924 41,338 4
Minster125 51,391 61,072 5
Moorland86 91,549 51,028 7
Castle113 61,298 71,038 6
Birchwood98 7987 9748 9
Glebe89 81,241 8943 8
Hartsholme54 10740 10612 10
Witham29 11567 11389 11

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 (64 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (58 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (103 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (57 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 101 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 59 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (127 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (73 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (98 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (49 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (92 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (80 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 87 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (186 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (132 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (92 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (60 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (103 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (49 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 265 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202510
January 202520
December 202425
November 202420
October 202413
September 202429
August 202413
July 202426
June 202446
May 202415
April 202430

A total of 754 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202558
February 202548
January 202557
December 202459
November 202439
October 202473
September 202449
August 202480
July 202454
June 2024132
May 202460
April 202445

A total of 217 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202511
January 202521
December 202412
November 202419
October 202413
September 202416
August 202416
July 202418
June 202440
May 202416
April 202419

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 403 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202525
January 202523
December 202437
November 202443
October 202428
September 202417
August 202427
July 202425
June 202472
May 202435
April 202449

A total of 1218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202564
February 202582
January 2025103
December 2024101
November 2024127
October 202483
September 202498
August 202492
July 202487
June 2024186
May 202492
April 2024103

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20259
December 20246
November 202411
October 20246
September 202411
August 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20248
October 20243
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 202414
May 20247
April 202410

A total of 149 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 202512
December 202413
November 20246
October 202413
September 202416
August 20248
July 202411
June 202432
May 202412
April 202414

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

High Crime Locations Abbey in March 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Frederick Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour4
3. B1003 (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Public order4
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Hugh Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
9. Proctors Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Greetwell Place (Map)
Total5
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences2

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