Crime Rate in Rushmere: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rushmere

The total recorded crimes in Rushmere, Ipswich, UK in March 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rushmere crime rate of 1.99 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, encompassing approximately 18,080 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Rushmere Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orkney Road with total crimes: 5
  • Stradbroke Road with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Rushmere?

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

  • Relative to Ipswich:

    • In 2024, Rushmere demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ipswich average, with 400 crimes compared to 927.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rushmere recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Rushmere had fewer crimes than the Ipswich average, with 408 crimes compared to 981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rushmere recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ipswich, Rushmere has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Rushmere Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Rushmere has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 1.99 ranking 14th out of 15 in the Ipswich, UK

In 2024, the total Rushmere crimes were 400. The crime rate of Rushmere in 2024 was 22.12 (year) or 1.84 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Ipswich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rushmere were around 408 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.57 (year) or 1.88 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Ipswich.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ipswich)CrimesRank (Ipswich)CrimesRank (Ipswich)
Alexandra239 13,342 13,638 1
Westgate113 21,549 21,693 2
Gipping95 31,406 31,669 3
Bridge78 51,064 41,098 4
Priory Heath82 4973 51,037 5
Gainsborough76 6893 6821 6
Whitehouse61 7891 7816 7
Whitton56 10679 8703 8
Stoke Park58 8603 10648 10
Holywells56 9596 11668 9
St John's41 12624 9634 12
Sprites48 11583 12642 11
St Margaret's22 16368 16452 13
Bixley38 13440 13436 14
Castle Hill35 15421 14333 16

Rushmere Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202519
January 202510
December 202415
November 202422
October 202422
September 202416
August 20249
July 202414
June 202416
May 202423
April 202415

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20249
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Rushmere in March 2025

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

1. Orkney Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
2. Stradbroke Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Angus Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Caithness Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Beverley Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Melrose Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Cromarty Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Selkirk Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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