Crime Rate in Rushmoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rushmoor

The total recorded crimes in Rushmoor, UK in May 2025 are around 753 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rushmoor crime rate of 7.55 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 Rushmoor, encompassing approximately 99,759 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (308) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (87) incidents (-32.56% decrease)
  • Public order: (67) incidents (13.56% increase)
Rushmoor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kestrel Road with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

Rushmoor Police Info:

Hampshire Constabulary

How safe is Rushmoor?

To understand the safety of Rushmoor, we need to analyze Rushmoor 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:

    • Rushmoor has recorded 10,028 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 100.52 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 131 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 9,134 crimes with a crime rate of 91.56, ranking it 149 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Hampshire:

    • In 2024, Rushmoor demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hampshire average, with 10028 crimes compared to 10291.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Rushmoor had fewer crimes than the Hampshire average, with 9,134 crimes compared to 9,558. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

    • Compared to other cities in Hampshire, Rushmoor has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Rushmoor Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Wellington (115 crimes), and the safest, St John's (35 crimes), is 80 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Rushmoor.

Similarly, the area of Aldershot Town (127 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Aldershot Manor Park (24 crimes), with a difference of 103 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Rushmoor.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Wellington115
Cove and Southwood75
Rowhill74
Cherrywood73
North Town60

Safest Wards:

West Heath49
Aldershot Park43
Fernhill39
Empress37
St John's35

Most Dangerous Areas:

Aldershot Town127
Farnborough Town92
South Farnborough & North Camp81
Aldershot Rowhill74
Aldershot North Town74

Safest Areas:

Farnborough Hill47
Aldershot Park44
Cove & Southwood38
Pinewood29
Aldershot Manor Park24

Rushmoor Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rushmoor has recorded 753 crimes with crime rate of 7.55 ranking 181th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Hampshire.

In 2024, the total Rushmoor crimes were 10,028. The crime rate of Rushmoor in 2024 was 100.52 (year) or 8.38 (month) ranking it 131 danzarous in the UK. Rushmoor ranked 6 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rushmoor were around 9,134 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.56 (year) or 7.63 (month) ranking 149 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hampshire, Rushmoor ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Rushmoor

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)
Hart452 115,641 115,130 11
East Hampshire648 107,756 107,463 10
Fareham614 97,596 97,241 9
Test Valley766 89,864 88,839 8
Basingstoke and Deane1,233 714,907 613,698 7
New Forest1,038 613,884 713,661 6
Winchester755 510,633 59,929 5
Eastleigh945 412,101 411,172 4
Havant900 312,564 111,272 3
Gosport688 18,226 37,597 1

Rushmoor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (308 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (87 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (280 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (129 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (332 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (82 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 273 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 87 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (299 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (106 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 273 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 71 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (302 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (96 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (279 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (112 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (299 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (80 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (278 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (93 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 316 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 144 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 202519
February 202512
January 202513
December 202413
November 202417
October 202410
September 202412
August 202414
July 202412

A total of 3239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 294.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 332 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025308
April 2025280
March 2025332
February 2025273
January 2025299
December 2024273
November 2024302
October 2024279
September 2024299
August 2024278
July 2024316

A total of 579 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202537
March 202536
February 202535
January 202558
December 202444
November 202456
October 202458
September 202473
August 202483
July 202459

A total of 881 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 80.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202587
April 2025129
March 202582
February 202556
January 202555
December 202445
November 202486
October 202477
September 202480
August 202493
July 202491

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246

A total of 579 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202546
March 202551
February 202542
January 202545
December 202448
November 202453
October 202456
September 202451
August 202457
July 202479

A total of 724 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202559
March 202566
February 202553
January 202568
December 202457
November 202462
October 202470
September 202466
August 202477
July 202479

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20247
August 202411
July 20244

A total of 1000 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 90.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202592
March 202569
February 202587
January 2025106
December 202471
November 202496
October 2024112
September 202471
August 202492
July 2024144

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245

A total of 233 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202522
March 202516
February 202513
January 202525
December 202414
November 202431
October 202425
September 202426
August 202421
July 202413

A total of 539 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202546
March 202563
February 202536
January 202542
December 202449
November 202461
October 202450
September 202436
August 202456
July 202454

A total of 202 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202518
March 202519
February 202519
January 202515
December 202425
November 202412
October 202414
September 202418
August 202415
July 202422

A total of 80 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 202411
October 20247
September 20244
August 20248
July 202413

High Crime Locations Rushmoor in May 2025

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

1. Kestrel Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Shoplifting1
Drugs1
5. Shelley Rise (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
6. A323 (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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