Abbey vs Anstey

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Abbey Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      40/100
      Anstey Leicestershire Police

      Abbey vs Anstey Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Abbey
      Leicestershire Police
      2,820 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      26.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      40/100
      Below Average
      Anstey
      Leicestershire Police
      507 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.9% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abbey
      B Anstey
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      2,820
      507
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,721
      539
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.6%
      ↓5.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.6%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abbey
      B Anstey
      Violent Crime
      958 ↑8%
      192 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      469 ↑40%
      95 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      162 ↑3%
      18 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      184 ↓5%
      23 ↓59%
      Burglary
      110 ↑3%
      36 ↑44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      282 ↑1%
      47 ↓15%
      Drugs
      82 ↓23%
      9 ↓25%
      Public Order
      232 ↓5%
      47 ↑12%
      Robbery
      21 ↓25%
      2 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      205 ↓14%
      24 ↑20%
      Theft from Person
      18 ↑0%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      38 ↑12%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↓30%
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      43 ↓34%
      10 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Anstey is the safer choice — scoring 40/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abbey safer than Anstey?

      Abbey has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,820 crimes in the last 12 months. Anstey has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 507 crimes. Anstey scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abbey vs Anstey?

      Abbey shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Anstey shows -5.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abbey and Anstey?

      In Abbey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (958 incidents). In Anstey, it is Violent Crime (192 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abbey and Anstey?

      Abbey recorded 469 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Anstey recorded 95. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Abbey vs Anstey?

      Violent crime in Abbey totalled 958 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 192 in Anstey. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abbey and Anstey in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abbey recorded 2,721 crimes (now 2,820, a change of +3.6%). Anstey recorded 539 crimes previously (now 507, -5.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey and Anstey?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Abbey has a resolution rate of 26.6% and Anstey has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abbey and Anstey?

      Abbey falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Anstey is covered by Leicestershire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Abbey and Anstey?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Abbey or Anstey on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abbey and Anstey. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.