Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Nuneaton and Bedworth, UK in May 2025 are around 229 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.51 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: (72) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (-24.66% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (-67.44% decrease)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stratford Street with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Coventry Street with total crimes: 13

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 areas in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

    • 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 areas in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

  • 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 May 2025 the Abbey has recorded 229 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)
Bede94 21,384 21,153 2
Camp Hill89 31,112 3915 3
Wem Brook66 7884 6903 4
Kingswood79 4940 4814 5
Galley Common56 12902 5672 10
Exhall70 5851 8710 8
Bar Pool57 11802 10787 6
Poplar69 6878 7702 9
Arbury55 13736 12723 7
Attleborough66 8789 11627 12
Weddington53 14808 9573 14
St Nicolas61 9703 14504 15
Slough60 10715 13607 13
Heath51 15568 15656 11
Bulkington26 17382 16353 16
Whitestone33 16254 17186 17

Abbey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (55 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (86 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (73 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 632 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202573
March 202561
February 202549
January 202534
December 202451
November 202431
October 202430
September 202443
August 202448
July 202450
June 202478
May 202429

A total of 63 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 206 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202522
March 202511
February 20257
January 202512
December 202419
November 202415
October 202413
September 202416
August 202419
July 202413
June 202428
May 202413

A total of 228 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202519
March 202514
February 202514
January 20259
December 202413
November 202411
October 202425
September 202418
August 202418
July 202420
June 202432
May 202423

A total of 586 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202586
March 202554
February 202538
January 202535
December 202443
November 202430
October 202435
September 202440
August 202439
July 202436
June 202492
May 202430

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 961 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 73.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202572
April 202552
March 202570
February 202576
January 202568
December 202469
November 202445
October 202467
September 202463
August 202464
July 202479
June 2024144
May 202492

A total of 50 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 125 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 202416
September 202412
August 202417
July 20244
June 202426
May 20247

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20249
September 20248
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 174 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202516
March 20255
February 202511
January 202511
December 202412
November 202415
October 202412
September 202411
August 202411
July 202415
June 202432
May 202413

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 202420
May 20248

High Crime Locations Abbey in May 2025

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

1. Stratford Street (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft3
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Coventry Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
5. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Newdegate Place (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Countess Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Wheat Street (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Charles Street (Map)
Total7
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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