Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Lincoln, UK in July 2025 are around 305 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.68 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: (107) incidents (33.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (75) incidents (-10.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 25
  • B1003 with total crimes: 22
  • Brook 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 July 2025 the Abbey has recorded 305 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)
Park249 23,672 12,767 2
Boultham154 42,088 31,515 3
Carholme165 31,924 41,338 4
Minster100 71,391 61,072 5
Moorland137 51,549 51,028 7
Castle98 81,298 71,038 6
Birchwood125 6987 9748 9
Glebe82 91,241 8943 8
Hartsholme66 10740 10612 10
Witham38 11567 11389 11

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 107 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 75 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (84 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (80 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025107
June 202580
May 202594
April 202593
March 202564
February 202582
January 2025103
December 2024101
November 2024127
October 202483
September 202498
August 202492

A total of 738 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202575
June 202584
May 202562
April 202554
March 202558
February 202548
January 202557
December 202459
November 202439
October 202473
September 202449
August 202480

A total of 236 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202525
May 202511
April 202525
March 202518
February 202510
January 202520
December 202425
November 202420
October 202413
September 202429
August 202413

A total of 388 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202544
May 202563
April 202519
March 202522
February 202525
January 202523
December 202437
November 202443
October 202428
September 202417
August 202427

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 202514
April 202514
March 20256
February 20256
January 202512
December 202413
November 20246
October 202413
September 202416
August 20248

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 202510
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20248
October 20243
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 80 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 20259
December 20246
November 202411
October 20246
September 202411
August 20248

A total of 195 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202520
May 202519
April 202516
March 202516
February 202511
January 202521
December 202412
November 202419
October 202413
September 202416
August 202416

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 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. Hospital (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. B1003 (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
3. Brook Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft1
7. Frederick Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Broadgate (Map)
Total11
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Robbery1
9. St Rumbold'S Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
10. St Hugh Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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