Crime Rate in Rushey Mead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rushey Mead

The total recorded crimes in Rushey Mead, Leicester, UK in May 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rushey Mead crime rate of 1.18 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-15.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-69.23% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rushey Mead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roseneath Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Rushey Close with total crimes: 6
  • A607 with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Rushey Mead has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 1.18 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rushey Mead)CrimesRank (Rushey Mead)CrimesRank (Rushey Mead)
Castle1,391 115,187 110,547 1
Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields282 33,414 33,304 2
Abbey438 24,284 23,077 3
Western229 92,908 62,971 4
Westcotes235 73,169 42,429 7
Beaumont Leys274 42,996 52,734 5
Stoneygate245 52,588 82,352 8
Fosse229 82,749 72,714 6
Saffron236 62,452 92,347 9
Eyres Monsell188 101,908 111,880 10
Evington161 111,990 101,807 11
North Evington105 171,586 151,692 12
Humberstone & Hamilton139 161,757 121,648 13
Belgrave159 121,678 131,583 14
Aylestone159 131,540 161,582 15
Troon149 151,646 141,304 17
Knighton150 141,450 171,329 16
Wycliffe97 191,374 181,223 18
Thurncourt101 181,327 191,135 20
Spinney Hills58 21799 21695 21

Rushey Mead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 547 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202546
March 202541
February 202535
January 202550
December 202436
November 202438
October 202443
September 202436
August 202435
July 202442
June 202456
May 202450

A total of 214 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202526
March 202515
February 202517
January 202510
December 20248
November 202416
October 202414
September 202421
August 202420
July 202414
June 202432
May 202413

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20257
February 20256
January 202512
December 20244
November 20246
October 202414
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 202412
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 202413

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20248
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243
July 20248
June 202418
May 202417

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 202412
September 20248
August 20245
July 202411
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20242
November 202410
October 20244
September 202411
August 20247
July 20245
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
September 20244
August 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Rushey Mead in May 2025

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

1. Roseneath Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Rushey Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. A607 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Moores Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sutton Place (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Huntsmans Way (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Coatbridge Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Payne Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Woodbridge Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
10. Leire Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary2

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.