Crime Rate in Rushcliffe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rushcliffe

The total recorded crimes in Rushcliffe, UK in January 2026 are around 547 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rushcliffe crime rate of 4.59 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (174) incidents (6.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (-3.08% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (23.26% increase)
Rushcliffe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • The Becket Way with total crimes: 12
  • Melford Hall Drive with total crimes: 9

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 (72 crimes), and the safest, Tollerton (2 crimes), is 70 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Rushcliffe.

Similarly, the area of West Bridgford (88 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Cropwell Bishop, Kinoulton & Upper Broughton (11 crimes), with a difference of 77 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Rushcliffe.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Trent Bridge72
Cotgrave54
Ruddington42
Leake38
Compton Acres38

Safest Wards:

Thoroton5
Musters4
Gamston South3
Nevile & Langar3
Tollerton2

Most Dangerous Areas:

West Bridgford88
Compton Acres & Lutterell59
Bingham58
Cotgrave54
Ruddington42

Safest Areas:

Lady Bay26
East Bridgford & Aslockton23
Keyworth North, Tollerton & Willoughby15
Keyworth South12
Cropwell Bishop, Kinoulton & Upper Broughton11

Rushcliffe Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Rushcliffe has recorded 547 crimes with crime rate of 4.59 ranking 267th 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

CityJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)
Gedling630 66,808 66,286 6
Broxtowe798 58,386 57,072 5
Newark and Sherwood909 410,169 48,130 4
Ashfield1,101 312,078 310,592 3
Bassetlaw1,042 211,723 210,227 2
Mansfield1,104 112,302 111,584 1

Rushcliffe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (174 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (63 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 163 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (167 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (169 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (74 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (183 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (83 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (164 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (96 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 188 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 93 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (173 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (95 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 583 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.58 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202645
December 202528
November 202545
October 202559
September 202550
August 202560
July 202539
June 202558
May 202554
April 202559
March 202544
February 202542

A total of 493 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202644
December 202540
November 202542
October 202539
September 202540
August 202539
July 202546
June 202551
May 202548
April 202533
March 202534
February 202537

A total of 873 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202653
December 202543
November 202562
October 202562
September 202574
August 202566
July 202593
June 202590
May 202573
April 202569
March 2025130
February 202558

A total of 2060 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 171.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026174
December 2025163
November 2025167
October 2025169
September 2025183
August 2025164
July 2025188
June 2025173
May 2025178
April 2025185
March 2025176
February 2025140

A total of 913 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202663
December 202565
November 202551
October 202574
September 202583
August 202596
July 202593
June 202595
May 202595
April 202583
March 202563
February 202552

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20256
November 202511
October 20252
September 20252
August 20253
July 20257
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 333 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202638
December 202523
November 202527
October 202529
September 202521
August 202552
July 202523
June 202522
May 202534
April 202523
March 202521
February 202520

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20257
October 20252
September 20252
July 20255
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20255
November 20255
October 20253
September 20257
August 20256
July 20251
June 20259
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 374 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202632
December 202524
November 202528
October 202534
September 202529
August 202525
July 202534
June 202535
May 202545
April 202532
March 202533
February 202523

A total of 84 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20258
November 20257
October 202511
September 20255
August 20253
July 20254
June 20257
May 202512
April 202512
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 248 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202643
December 202520
November 202521
October 202525
September 202522
August 202522
July 202517
June 202512
May 202513
April 202521
March 202516
February 202516

A total of 200 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202625
December 202525
November 202519
October 202518
September 202517
August 20257
July 202513
June 202511
May 202516
April 202521
March 202517
February 202511

A total of 275 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 202517
November 202516
October 202525
September 202532
August 202511
July 202520
June 202525
May 202526
April 202526
March 202537
February 202530

High Crime Locations Rushcliffe in January 2026

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

1. Park Avenue (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Public order1
Other theft1
2. The Becket Way (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft2
Public order1
Drugs1
3. Melford Hall Drive (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Public order1
4. Central Avenue (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Public order1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Other theft9
6. Belvoir Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8

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