Crime Rate in Rushcliffe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rushcliffe

The total recorded crimes in Rushcliffe, UK in May 2025 are around 611 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rushcliffe crime rate of 5.13 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 Rushcliffe, encompassing approximately 119,077 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (178) incidents (-3.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (95) incidents (14.46% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (73) incidents (5.80% increase)
Rushcliffe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 14
  • The Becket Way with total crimes: 12
  • Central Avenue with total crimes: 11

Rushcliffe Police Info:

Nottinghamshire Police

How safe is Rushcliffe?

To understand the safety of Rushcliffe, we need to analyze Rushcliffe crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Rushcliffe has recorded 5,875 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 49.34 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 312 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 4,771 crimes with a crime rate of 40.07, ranking it 309 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Nottinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Rushcliffe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Nottinghamshire average, with 5875 crimes compared to 9620.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Rushcliffe witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Rushcliffe had fewer crimes than the Nottinghamshire average, with 4,771 crimes compared to 8,380. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Rushcliffe witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Rushcliffe is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Nottinghamshire, Rushcliffe has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Rushcliffe Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Trent Bridge (83 crimes), and the safest, Gamston South (2 crimes), is 81 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Rushcliffe.

Similarly, the area of West Bridgford (100 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Keyworth North, Tollerton & Willoughby (10 crimes), with a difference of 90 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Rushcliffe.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Trent Bridge83
Ruddington62
Radcliffe on Trent56
Compton Acres47
Lutterell38

Safest Wards:

Nevile & Langar7
Cropwell6
Cranmer3
Tollerton2
Gamston South2

Most Dangerous Areas:

West Bridgford100
Compton Acres & Lutterell79
Radcliffe on Trent & Shelford74
Ruddington62
Ratcliffe, Sutton Bonington & Gotham42

Safest Areas:

Keyworth South27
East Bridgford & Aslockton20
East Leake20
Cropwell Bishop, Kinoulton & Upper Broughton13
Keyworth North, Tollerton & Willoughby10

Rushcliffe Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rushcliffe has recorded 611 crimes with crime rate of 5.13 ranking 291th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Nottinghamshire.

In 2024, the total Rushcliffe crimes were 5,875. The crime rate of Rushcliffe in 2024 was 49.34 (year) or 4.11 (month) ranking it 312 danzarous in the UK. Rushcliffe ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Nottinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rushcliffe were around 4,771 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.07 (year) or 3.34 (month) ranking 309 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Nottinghamshire, Rushcliffe ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 7 as per crime rate of Rushcliffe

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)
Gedling689 66,808 66,286 6
Broxtowe824 58,386 57,072 5
Newark and Sherwood1,014 410,169 48,130 4
Ashfield1,199 312,078 310,592 3
Bassetlaw1,124 211,723 210,227 2
Mansfield1,184 112,302 111,584 1

Rushcliffe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (178 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (95 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (185 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (83 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (176 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (130 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 140 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 58 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (124 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 132 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 82 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (165 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (83 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (140 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (166 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (93 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (156 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (126 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 171 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 119 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (350 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (144 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 297 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202523
March 202521
February 202520
January 202517
December 202417
November 202412
October 202426
September 202428
August 202431
July 202434
June 202434

A total of 324 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202526
March 202537
February 202530
January 202528
December 202423
November 202423
October 202422
September 202426
August 202427
July 202430
June 202426

A total of 569 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202559
March 202544
February 202542
January 202536
December 202445
November 202436
October 202430
September 202444
August 202439
July 202452
June 202488

A total of 394 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202532
March 202533
February 202523
January 202523
December 202429
November 202432
October 202425
September 202432
August 202428
July 202430
June 202462

A total of 237 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202521
March 202517
February 202511
January 202529
December 202419
November 202444
October 202419
September 202414
August 202417
July 202418
June 202412

A total of 75 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414

A total of 191 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202521
March 202516
February 202516
January 202516
December 20248
November 202412
October 202411
September 202418
August 202410
July 202422
June 202428

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 750 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202595
April 202583
March 202563
February 202552
January 202568
December 202482
November 20246
October 20242
September 202428
August 2024126
July 2024119
June 202426

A total of 524 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202533
March 202534
February 202537
January 202537
December 202427
November 202441
October 202445
September 202436
August 202461
July 202435
June 202490

A total of 2083 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 173.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 350 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025178
April 2025185
March 2025176
February 2025140
January 2025124
December 2024132
November 2024165
October 2024140
September 2024166
August 2024156
July 2024171
June 2024350

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 202416

A total of 83 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 202413
August 20244
July 20244
June 202436

A total of 1008 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202569
March 2025130
February 202558
January 202558
December 202466
November 202483
October 202451
September 202493
August 202496
July 202487
June 2024144

High Crime Locations Rushcliffe in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting14
2. The Becket Way (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Public order3
Robbery2
Drugs1
3. Central Avenue (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
4. Melford Hall Drive (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Other theft11
6. Park Avenue (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1

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