Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Redditch, UK in July 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.25 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: (43) incidents (-2.27% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-51.61% decrease)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Izod Street with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Archer Road 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 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 July 2025 the Abbey has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)
Greenlands72 51,009 31,095 2
Central87 21,015 2853 3
Winyates80 3832 5759 4
Batchley & Brockhill76 4867 4742 5
Church Hill52 7735 6706 6
Headless Cross and Oakenshaw53 6579 7641 7
Lodge Park46 8377 9493 8
Matchborough43 9484 8452 9
Astwood Bank and Feckenham14 12258 11267 10
West22 11260 10241 11
Crabbs Cross23 10188 12206 12

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 43 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 186 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
May 20258
April 202521
March 202522
February 202518
January 202516
December 202414
November 202422
October 20248
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 565 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202544
May 202546
April 202551
March 202546
February 202541
January 202537
December 202446
November 202452
October 202470
September 202440
August 202449

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202531
May 202514
April 202528
March 202513
February 20257
January 202510
December 202413
November 202415
October 202416
September 202418
August 202426

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
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. Izod Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Archer Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. William Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Bates Hill (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Clive Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
8. Grove Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Market Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
10. Vine Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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