Crime Rate in Rushmere St Andrew: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rushmere St Andrew

The total recorded crimes in Rushmere St Andrew, East Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rushmere St Andrew crime rate of 0.93 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 Rushmere St Andrew, encompassing approximately 5,384 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Rushmere St Andrew Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadowside Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • The Mills with total crimes: 1
  • Chatsworth Drive with total crimes: 1

How safe is Rushmere St Andrew?

To understand the safety of Rushmere St Andrew, we need to analyze Rushmere St Andrew crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Rushmere St Andrew demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 127 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rushmere St Andrew recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Rushmere St Andrew had fewer crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 95 crimes compared to 582. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rushmere St Andrew recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Suffolk, Rushmere St Andrew has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Rushmere St Andrew Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Rushmere St Andrew has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 0.93 ranking 29th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Rushmere St Andrew crimes were 127. The crime rate of Rushmere St Andrew in 2024 was 23.59 (year) or 1.97 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rushmere St Andrew were around 95 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.64 (year) or 1.47 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rushmere St Andrew)CrimesRank (Rushmere St Andrew)CrimesRank (Rushmere St Andrew)
Harbour & Normanston244 13,096 13,346 1
Kirkley & Pakefield114 21,479 21,756 2
Beccles & Worlingham74 5933 31,019 3
Eastern Felixstowe78 3755 8851 5
Gunton & St Margarets59 9772 7938 4
Western Felixstowe72 6864 4767 8
Oulton Broad74 4750 9748 9
Bungay & Wainford66 7847 5789 6
Martlesham & Purdis Farm53 10786 6781 7
Aldeburgh & Leiston59 8607 10611 10
Carlton & Whitton49 11531 12538 11
Woodbridge43 14552 11390 14
Kesgrave24 18394 16432 12
Saxmundham44 12379 17354 18
Halesworth & Blything44 13406 14407 13
Orwell & Villages24 17451 13383 15
Kessingland22 20402 15369 17
Framlingham32 15318 19372 16
Carlton Colville29 16330 18344 19
Southwold22 19180 25114 28
Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton14 26207 21240 20
Rendlesham & Orford15 24223 20147 26
Carlford & Fynn Valley18 21195 23211 21
Deben16 23199 22208 22
Lothingland16 22191 24160 24
Melton15 25169 26190 23
Wickham Market5 2896 29158 25
Kelsale & Yoxford14 27116 28146 27

Rushmere St Andrew Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
December 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
October 20242

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20251
May 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Rushmere St Andrew in July 2025

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

1. Meadowside Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Mills (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Chatsworth Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Playford Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Linksfield (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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