Crime in Abbey Hulton: statistics, rates and trends

829 crimes were recorded in Abbey Hulton in the 12 months to July 2026, 121.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 407 reports (49% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Abbey Hulton has the 812th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Abbey Hulton was highest in the year to July 2023 (938 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (760). Over the whole period it rose 9%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Abbey Hulton over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, public order.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+95%) and criminal damage and arson (+22%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-20%) and anti-social behaviour (-19%).

Violence and sexual offences in Abbey Hulton

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Abbey Hulton recorded 407 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (59.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 49.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Abbey Hulton

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Abbey Hulton recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Abbey Hulton

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Abbey Hulton recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Abbey Hulton

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Abbey Hulton recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Abbey Hulton

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Abbey Hulton recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 95% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Abbey Hulton

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Abbey Hulton recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Abbey Hulton

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Abbey Hulton recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Abbey Hulton

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Abbey Hulton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Abbey Hulton

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Abbey Hulton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Abbey Hulton

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Abbey Hulton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Abbey Hulton

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Abbey Hulton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Abbey Hulton

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Abbey Hulton recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Abbey Hulton

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Abbey Hulton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Abbey Hulton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Abbey Hulton.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Abbey Hulton over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Abbey Hulton over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Abbey Hulton has an estimated population of 6,828. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Abbey Hulton sits in decile 1.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Abbey Hulton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.