Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Nuneaton and Bedworth, UK in March 2025 are around 248 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.55 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: (70) incidents (-7.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (24.49% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (54) incidents (42.11% increase)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stratford Street with total crimes: 27
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Coventry Street with total crimes: 20

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 Nuneaton and Bedworth:

    • In 2024, Abbey reported a higher crime volume than the Nuneaton and Bedworth average, with 2,977 crimes compared to 923. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Abbey witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Abbey experienced a greater number of crimes than the Nuneaton and Bedworth average, with 2,647 crimes compared to 796. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Abbey witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Nuneaton and Bedworth, 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 248 crimes with crime rate of 0.45 ranking 1th out of 16 in the Nuneaton and Bedworth, UK

In 2024, the total Abbey crimes were 2,977. The crime rate of Abbey in 2024 was 10.76 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abbey were around 2,647 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.63 (year) or 0.89 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nuneaton and Bedworth)CrimesRank (Nuneaton and Bedworth)CrimesRank (Nuneaton and Bedworth)
Bede132 21,384 21,153 2
Camp Hill75 51,112 3915 3
Kingswood88 3940 4814 5
Wem Brook75 4884 6903 4
Galley Common65 8902 5672 10
Bar Pool51 11802 10787 6
Arbury72 6736 12723 7
Poplar45 14878 7702 9
Exhall68 7851 8710 8
Weddington63 9808 9573 14
St Nicolas52 10703 14504 15
Heath46 13568 15656 11
Attleborough49 12789 11627 12
Slough39 15715 13607 13
Bulkington29 16382 16353 16
Whitestone13 17254 17186 17

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 (70 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (61 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 76 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (48 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (144 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (92 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (92 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
January 202512
December 202419
November 202415
October 202413
September 202416
August 202419
July 202413
June 202428
May 202413
April 202415

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 202420
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 507 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202554
February 202538
January 202535
December 202443
November 202430
October 202435
September 202440
August 202439
July 202436
June 202492
May 202430
April 202435

A total of 891 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202570
February 202576
January 202568
December 202469
November 202445
October 202467
September 202463
August 202464
July 202479
June 2024144
May 202492
April 202454

A total of 550 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202561
February 202549
January 202534
December 202451
November 202431
October 202430
September 202443
August 202448
July 202450
June 202478
May 202429
April 202446

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 202416
September 202412
August 202417
July 20244
June 202426
May 20247
April 202411

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 158 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202511
January 202511
December 202412
November 202415
October 202412
September 202411
August 202411
July 202415
June 202432
May 202413
April 202410

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 20248
April 20241

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20249
September 20248
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 212 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202514
January 20259
December 202413
November 202411
October 202425
September 202418
August 202418
July 202420
June 202432
May 202423
April 202415

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 202416
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Abbey in March 2025

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

1. Stratford Street (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Coventry Street (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Wheat Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
5. Borough Way (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Burgage Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting2
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2

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