Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Redditch, UK in May 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.22 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: (46) incidents (-9.80% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Wellesbourne Close with total crimes: 4

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 Redditch:

    • In 2024, Abbey reported a higher crime volume than the Redditch average, with 1,649 crimes compared to 688. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Abbey witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 11 other areas in the Redditch.

    • In 2023, Abbey experienced a greater number of crimes than the Redditch average, with 1,557 crimes compared to 668. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Abbey witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 11 other areas in the Redditch.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Redditch, 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 98 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 ranking 2th out of 11 in the Redditch, UK

In 2024, the total Abbey crimes were 1,649. The crime rate of Abbey in 2024 was 10.76 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Redditch.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abbey were around 1,557 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.63 (year) or 0.89 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Redditch.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)
Greenlands115 11,009 31,095 2
Central68 51,015 2853 3
Church Hill82 3735 6706 6
Winyates75 4832 5759 4
Batchley & Brockhill63 6867 4742 5
Headless Cross and Oakenshaw55 7579 7641 7
Lodge Park34 8377 9493 8
Matchborough32 9484 8452 9
Astwood Bank and Feckenham27 11258 11267 10
West30 10260 10241 11
Crabbs Cross13 12188 12206 12

Abbey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202528
March 202513
February 20257
January 202510
December 202413
November 202415
October 202416
September 202418
August 202426
July 202410
June 202432
May 202420

A total of 641 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202551
March 202546
February 202541
January 202537
December 202446
November 202452
October 202470
September 202440
August 202449
July 202442
June 202482
May 202439

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20257
February 20257
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20258
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 170 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 202513
February 202510
January 202512
December 20249
November 202422
October 20248
September 20246
August 202420
July 202420
June 202418
May 202413

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 281 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202521
March 202522
February 202518
January 202516
December 202414
November 202422
October 20248
September 202414
August 202412
July 202425
June 202462
May 202439

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 202410
August 20248
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Abbey in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary2
Robbery1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wellesbourne Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Izod Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Market Walk (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Other Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Alcester Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Archer Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1

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