Crime Rate in Rushey Mead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rushey Mead

The total recorded crimes in Rushey Mead, Leicester, UK in February 2026 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rushey Mead crime rate of 1.14 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 Rushey Mead, encompassing approximately 70,964 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Rushey Mead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coatbridge Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Rushey Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Rushey Mead?

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

  • Relative to Leicester:

    • In 2024, Rushey Mead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leicester average, with 1255 crimes compared to 2765.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rushey Mead recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

    • In 2023, Rushey Mead had fewer crimes than the Leicester average, with 1,186 crimes compared to 2,359. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rushey Mead recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Leicester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leicester, Rushey Mead has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Rushey Mead Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Rushey Mead crimes were 1,255. The crime rate of Rushey Mead in 2024 was 17.68 (year) or 1.47 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Leicester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rushey Mead were around 1,186 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.71 (year) or 1.39 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Leicester.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Rushey Mead)CrimesRank (Rushey Mead)CrimesRank (Rushey Mead)
CastleNA NA15,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley FieldsNA NA3,414 33,304 2
AbbeyNA NA4,284 23,077 3
WesternNA NA2,908 62,971 4
WestcotesNA NA3,169 42,429 7
Beaumont LeysNA NA2,996 52,734 5
FosseNA NA2,749 72,714 6
StoneygateNA NA2,588 82,352 8
SaffronNA NA2,452 92,347 9
Eyres MonsellNA NA1,908 111,880 10
EvingtonNA NA1,990 101,807 11
North EvingtonNA NA1,586 151,692 12
Humberstone & HamiltonNA NA1,757 121,648 13
BelgraveNA NA1,678 131,583 14
TroonNA NA1,646 141,304 17
AylestoneNA NA1,540 161,582 15
KnightonNA NA1,450 171,329 16
WycliffeNA NA1,374 181,223 18
ThurncourtNA NA1,327 191,135 20
Spinney HillsNA NA799 21695 21

Rushey Mead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202611
December 20259
November 202510
October 202519
September 202513
August 202518
July 202518
June 202516
May 20258
April 202526
March 202515
February 202517

A total of 512 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.38 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202633
January 202642
December 202538
November 202549
October 202541
September 202535
August 202533
July 202543
June 202537
May 202539
April 202546
March 202541
February 202535

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20269
December 20252
November 20256
October 20258
September 20258
August 202510
July 20255
June 20252
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20258

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20254
September 20251
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20265
December 20254
November 20259
October 20257
September 20254
August 20251
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20268
December 202512
November 20257
October 202517
September 202510
August 202513
July 202511
June 202511
May 20256
April 202510
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20251
October 20252
September 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20252
November 20253
October 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20266
December 20257
November 202510
October 20258
September 20259
August 20252
July 202511
June 20259
May 20258
April 20258
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20263
December 20252
November 20254
October 20259
September 20256
August 20253
July 20251
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20252
October 20252
September 20254
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
August 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20252
September 20251
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

High Crime Locations Rushey Mead in February 2026

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

1. Coatbridge Avenue (Map)
Total8
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Rushey Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Wakefield Place (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rearsby Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cromarty Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pauline Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Thomson Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Glen Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. A607 (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1

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