Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Redditch, UK in March 2025 are around 126 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.28 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: (46) incidents (12.20% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Grove Street with total crimes: 9
  • Izod Street with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Abbey has recorded 126 crimes with crime rate of 0.45 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Redditch)CrimesRank (Redditch)CrimesRank (Redditch)
Greenlands94 21,009 31,095 2
Central69 41,015 2853 3
Batchley & Brockhill70 3867 4742 5
Winyates59 6832 5759 4
Headless Cross and Oakenshaw61 5579 7641 7
Church Hill53 7735 6706 6
Lodge Park28 9377 9493 8
Matchborough44 8484 8452 9
Astwood Bank and Feckenham17 11258 11267 10
West16 12260 10241 11
Crabbs Cross20 10188 12206 12

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 (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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (29 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 587 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202541
January 202537
December 202446
November 202452
October 202470
September 202440
August 202449
July 202442
June 202482
May 202439
April 202443

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20257
January 202510
December 202413
November 202415
October 202416
September 202418
August 202426
July 202410
June 202432
May 202420
April 202417

A total of 166 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202510
January 202512
December 20249
November 202422
October 20248
September 20246
August 202420
July 202420
June 202418
May 202413
April 202415

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 202411

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 281 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202518
January 202516
December 202414
November 202422
October 20248
September 202414
August 202412
July 202425
June 202462
May 202439
April 202429

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 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
April 20242

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Abbey in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Public order3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Grove Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Izod Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
5. Archer Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Prospect Hill (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
7. Market Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other crime1
8. William Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Unicorn Hill (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Silver Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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