Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Lincoln, UK in May 2025 are around 293 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.65 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: (94) incidents (1.08% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (63) incidents (231.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (14.81% increase)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 20
  • Frederick Street with total crimes: 18

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 areas in the Lincoln.

    • 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 areas in the Lincoln.

  • 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 May 2025 the Abbey has recorded 293 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)
Park240 23,672 12,767 2
Boultham151 42,088 31,515 3
Carholme155 31,924 41,338 4
Minster101 51,391 61,072 5
Moorland78 81,549 51,028 7
Castle100 61,298 71,038 6
Glebe89 71,241 8943 8
Birchwood72 9987 9748 9
Hartsholme46 10740 10612 10
Witham41 11567 11389 11

Abbey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (94 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (63 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (93 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (54 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 271 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202525
March 202518
February 202510
January 202520
December 202425
November 202420
October 202413
September 202429
August 202413
July 202426
June 202446
May 202415

A total of 1302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 100.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202594
April 202593
March 202564
February 202582
January 2025103
December 2024101
November 2024127
October 202483
September 202498
August 202492
July 202487
June 2024186
May 202492

A total of 825 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202562
April 202554
March 202558
February 202548
January 202557
December 202459
November 202439
October 202473
September 202449
August 202480
July 202454
June 2024132
May 202460

A total of 233 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202516
March 202516
February 202511
January 202521
December 202412
November 202419
October 202413
September 202416
August 202416
July 202418
June 202440
May 202416

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20248
October 20243
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 436 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202519
March 202522
February 202525
January 202523
December 202437
November 202443
October 202428
September 202417
August 202427
July 202425
June 202472
May 202435

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 20259
December 20246
November 202411
October 20246
September 202411
August 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 163 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 20256
February 20256
January 202512
December 202413
November 20246
October 202413
September 202416
August 20248
July 202411
June 202432
May 202412

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Abbey in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting25
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
3. Frederick Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Thorngate (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. B1003 (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
9. St Hugh Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
10. Greetwell Place (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2

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