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Burglary Rates in Abbey

Derby, East Midlands, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Abbey recorded 207 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 170% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

207

9.13 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

9,913

437.1 per 1,000 residents

170% above the UK average182% above the East Midlands regional average

How does Abbey rank?

Within Derby

1 of 18 neighbourhoods

Safest neighbourhood in the borough

UK-wide safety percentile

97th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

19
26
15
10
14
21
19
17
11
17
17
21
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
3648
37%
Other Crime
2467
25%
Anti-social Behaviour
1195
12%
Shoplifting
1138
11%
Drug Offences
805
8%
Burglary
207
2%
Vehicle Crime
175
2%
Robbery
150
2%
Theft from Person
128
1%

Property mix in Abbey

Source: Census 2021 · 9,873 households

Detached 10%Semi-detached 20%Terraced 28%Flats 41%

The most common property type in Abbey is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Abbey homeowners

Most homes in Abbey are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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