Crime Rate in Rushey Mead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rushey Mead

The total recorded crimes in Rushey Mead, Leicester, UK in July 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rushey Mead crime rate of 1.40 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (16.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Rushey Mead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glen Street with total crimes: 7
  • Cotton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Arbour Road with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Rushey Mead has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 1.40 ranking 19th out of 20 in the Leicester, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rushey Mead)CrimesRank (Rushey Mead)CrimesRank (Rushey Mead)
Castle1,365 115,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields241 43,414 33,304 2
Abbey354 24,284 23,077 3
Stoneygate251 32,588 82,352 8
Western239 52,908 62,971 4
Westcotes235 63,169 42,429 7
Beaumont Leys228 72,996 52,734 5
Fosse220 82,749 72,714 6
Saffron214 92,452 92,347 9
Eyres Monsell209 101,908 111,880 10
Evington145 121,990 101,807 11
Humberstone & Hamilton152 111,757 121,648 13
North Evington123 161,586 151,692 12
Belgrave117 171,678 131,583 14
Troon139 131,646 141,304 17
Aylestone134 141,540 161,582 15
Wycliffe125 151,374 181,223 18
Knighton116 181,450 171,329 16
Thurncourt88 201,327 191,135 20
Spinney Hills45 21799 21695 21

Rushey Mead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 479 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202537
May 202539
April 202546
March 202541
February 202535
January 202550
December 202436
November 202438
October 202443
September 202436
August 202435

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202516
May 20258
April 202526
March 202515
February 202517
January 202510
December 20248
November 202416
October 202414
September 202421
August 202420

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20242
November 202410
October 20244
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 20258
April 20258
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20248
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 20256
April 202510
March 20257
February 20256
January 202512
December 20244
November 20246
October 202414
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 202412
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 202412
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20244

High Crime Locations Rushey Mead in July 2025

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

1. Glen Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Cotton Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Arbour Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Farnworth Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Broadford Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Woodbridge Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Longhurst Close (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Agar Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Redcar Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Harrison Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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