Crime Rate in Rushcliffe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rushcliffe

The total recorded crimes in Rushcliffe, UK in July 2025 are around 583 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rushcliffe crime rate of 4.90 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (188) incidents (8.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (93) incidents (3.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (93) incidents (-2.11% decrease)
Rushcliffe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 19
  • Central Avenue with total crimes: 16
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 14

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 (84 crimes), and the safest, Nevile & Langar (3 crimes), is 81 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Rushcliffe.

Similarly, the area of West Bridgford (103 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Cropwell Bishop, Kinoulton & Upper Broughton (8 crimes), with a difference of 95 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Rushcliffe.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Trent Bridge84
Leake48
Compton Acres44
Cotgrave42
Ruddington40

Safest Wards:

Musters7
Bunny5
Cropwell5
Thoroton4
Nevile & Langar3

Most Dangerous Areas:

West Bridgford103
Compton Acres & Lutterell64
Ratcliffe, Sutton Bonington & Gotham52
Bingham48
Radcliffe on Trent & Shelford44

Safest Areas:

East Bridgford & Aslockton29
East Leake23
Keyworth South21
Keyworth North, Tollerton & Willoughby13
Cropwell Bishop, Kinoulton & Upper Broughton8

Rushcliffe Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Rushcliffe has recorded 583 crimes with crime rate of 4.90 ranking 312th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)
Gedling678 66,808 66,286 6
Broxtowe847 58,386 57,072 5
Newark and Sherwood1,020 410,169 48,130 4
Ashfield1,201 312,078 310,592 3
Bassetlaw1,166 211,723 210,227 2
Mansfield1,124 112,302 111,584 1

Rushcliffe 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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 526 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202558
May 202554
April 202559
March 202544
February 202542
January 202536
December 202445
November 202436
October 202430
September 202444
August 202439

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20259
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 313 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202525
May 202526
April 202526
March 202537
February 202530
January 202528
December 202423
November 202423
October 202422
September 202426
August 202427

A total of 1923 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 160.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025188
June 2025173
May 2025178
April 2025185
March 2025176
February 2025140
January 2025124
December 2024132
November 2024165
October 2024140
September 2024166
August 2024156

A total of 960 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202593
June 202590
May 202573
April 202569
March 2025130
February 202558
January 202558
December 202466
November 202483
October 202451
September 202493
August 202496

A total of 793 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202593
June 202595
May 202595
April 202583
March 202563
February 202552
January 202568
December 202482
November 20246
October 20242
September 202428
August 2024126

A total of 496 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202551
May 202548
April 202533
March 202534
February 202537
January 202537
December 202427
November 202441
October 202445
September 202436
August 202461

A total of 68 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 202512
April 202512
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 231 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 202516
April 202521
March 202517
February 202511
January 202529
December 202419
November 202444
October 202419
September 202414
August 202417

A total of 170 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202512
May 202513
April 202521
March 202516
February 202516
January 202516
December 20248
November 202412
October 202411
September 202418
August 202410

A total of 274 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202522
May 202534
April 202523
March 202521
February 202520
January 202517
December 202417
November 202412
October 202426
September 202428
August 202431

A total of 371 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202535
May 202545
April 202532
March 202533
February 202523
January 202523
December 202429
November 202432
October 202425
September 202432
August 202428

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 202413
August 20244

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations Rushcliffe in July 2025

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

1. Park Avenue (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting18
Public order1
2. Central Avenue (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting15
Bicycle theft1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Melford Hall Drive (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting13
Drugs1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Other theft1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Other theft9

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