Crime Rate in Rushmoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rushmoor

The total recorded crimes in Rushmoor, Rushmoor in January 2025 are around 745 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rushmoor crime rate of 7.47 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (299) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (106) incidents (49.30% increase)
  • Public order: (68) incidents (19.30% increase)
Rushmoor Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Christophers Place with total crimes: 35
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Wallace Way with total crimes: 11

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, Cove and Southwood (127 crimes), and the safest, St John's (30 crimes), is 97 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Rushmoor.

Similarly, the area of Farnborough Town (153 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Pinewood (19 crimes), with a difference of 134 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Rushmoor.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Cove and Southwood127
Wellington111
Cherrywood60
St Mark's56
Empress50

Safest Wards:

Aldershot Park45
Rowhill43
West Heath43
Fernhill34
St John's30

Most Dangerous Areas:

Farnborough Town153
Aldershot Town128
South Farnborough & North Camp83
Hawley Lane & Fox Lane57
Aldershot North Town56

Safest Areas:

Aldershot Rowhill43
Aldershot Park41
Cove & Southwood40
Aldershot Manor Park27
Pinewood19

Rushmoor Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Rushmoor has recorded 745 crimes with crime rate of 7.47 ranking 126th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 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

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)
Hart350 115,641 115,130 11
East Hampshire579 107,756 107,463 10
Fareham536 87,596 97,241 9
Test Valley608 99,864 88,839 8
Basingstoke and Deane1,157 414,907 613,698 7
New Forest1,045 513,884 713,661 6
Winchester688 710,633 59,929 5
Eastleigh774 612,101 411,172 4
Havant925 212,564 111,272 3
Gosport580 38,226 37,597 1

Rushmoor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (588 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (200 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 635 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 79.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202568
December 202457
November 202462
October 202470
September 202466
August 202477
July 202479
June 2024156

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 202414

A total of 123 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202513
December 202413
November 202417
October 202410
September 202412
August 202414
July 202412
June 202432

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410

A total of 195 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202525
December 202414
November 202431
October 202425
September 202426
August 202421
July 202413
June 202440

A total of 2634 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 329.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 588 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025299
December 2024273
November 2024302
October 2024279
September 2024299
August 2024278
July 2024316
June 2024588

A total of 527 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 65.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202545
December 202448
November 202453
October 202456
September 202451
August 202457
July 202479
June 2024138

A total of 74 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20245
November 202411
October 20247
September 20244
August 20248
July 202413
June 202420

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20247
August 202411
July 20244
June 202414

A total of 163 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202515
December 202425
November 202412
October 202414
September 202418
August 202415
July 202422
June 202442

A total of 549 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 68.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202558
December 202444
November 202456
October 202458
September 202473
August 202483
July 202459
June 2024118

A total of 727 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 90.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 200 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202555
December 202445
November 202486
October 202477
September 202480
August 202493
July 202491
June 2024200

A total of 830 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 103.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025106
December 202471
November 202496
October 2024112
September 202471
August 202492
July 2024144
June 2024138

A total of 462 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 57.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202542
December 202449
November 202461
October 202450
September 202436
August 202456
July 202454
June 2024114

High Crime Locations Rushmoor in January 2025

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

1. St Christophers Place (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting34
Burglary1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Public order3
Theft from the person2
3. Wallace Way (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Shoplifting1
Burglary1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order4
Vehicle crime1
Shoplifting1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
Drugs1
6. Fire Station Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Other theft1

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