Crime in Rushcliffe: statistics, rates and trends
6,970 crimes were recorded in Rushcliffe in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rushcliffe at a glance
- Crime trends in Rushcliffe
- Types of crime in Rushcliffe
- Rushcliffe compared with nearby districts
- Areas within Rushcliffe
- Streets with the most crime in Rushcliffe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rushcliffe
- Demographics of Rushcliffe
- Fly-tipping in Rushcliffe
- Questions about crime in Rushcliffe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (2,284), anti-social behaviour (985) and shoplifting (720) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 278th of the 302 districts covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Rushcliffe | Nottinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 6,970 | 73,574 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.0 | 85.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 126,736 | 857,013 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rushcliffe peaked in the year to August 2021 (7,200 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (6,001). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 6,970 | 55.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 6,394 | 50.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 6,415 | 50.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 6,524 | 51.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 6,424 | 50.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 7,200 | 56.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 7,116 | 56.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 6,576 | 51.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 6,001 | 47.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 634 |
| July 2026 | 641 |
| June 2026 | 660 |
| May 2026 | 596 |
| April 2026 | 649 |
| March 2026 | 604 |
| February 2026 | 544 |
| January 2026 | 547 |
| December 2025 | 468 |
| November 2025 | 508 |
| October 2025 | 552 |
| September 2025 | 567 |
Compared with England and Wales, Rushcliffe recorded notably more other crime (26% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (84% below) and robbery (59% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 183 to 337 and robbery rose from 41 to 70, while shoplifting fell from 930 to 720 and drugs fell from 221 to 180.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,284 | 18.0 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 985 | 7.8 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 720 | 5.7 | 8.5 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 596 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Other theft | 549 | 4.3 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Public order | 392 | 3.1 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Other crime | 337 | 2.7 | 2.1 | +84% |
| Vehicle crime | 337 | 2.7 | 5.0 | +14% |
| Burglary | 336 | 2.7 | 3.6 | +13% |
| Drugs | 180 | 1.4 | 3.3 | -19% |
| Bicycle theft | 78 | 0.6 | 0.8 | +53% |
| Possession of weapons | 72 | 0.6 | 1.0 | +6% |
| Robbery | 70 | 0.6 | 1.4 | +71% |
| Theft from the person | 34 | 0.3 | 1.7 | +3% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest districts has a higher crime rate than Rushcliffe.
| District | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rushcliffe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham | 52,029 | 157.2 | +186% |
| Gedling | 8,303 | 69.1 | +26% |
| Broxtowe | 9,243 | 80.7 | +47% |
| Erewash | 10,472 | 91.7 | +67% |
| Melton | 3,600 | 66.6 | +21% |
| Charnwood | 15,129 | 80.3 | +46% |
| Ashfield | 13,007 | 100.4 | +83% |
| Newark and Sherwood | 10,676 | 83.5 | +52% |
Of the 32 areas within Rushcliffe, Trent Bridge had the highest crime rate (210.1 per 1,000) and Tollerton the lowest (17.5), 12 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Bridge | Neighbourhood | 3,279 | 689 | 210.1 |
| Bingham North | Neighbourhood | 2,734 | 298 | 109.0 |
| Compton Acres | Neighbourhood | 5,421 | 495 | 91.3 |
| Gamston (Rushcliffe) | Town | 3,549 | 300 | 84.5 |
| Gamston | Neighbourhood | 6,791 | 457 | 67.3 |
| Gotham | Town | 2,049 | 137 | 66.9 |
| West Bridgford | Town | 36,575 | 2,321 | 63.5 |
| Cotgrave | Town | 8,417 | 513 | 60.9 |
| Radcliffe on Trent | Town | 7,100 | 431 | 60.7 |
| Bingham | Town | 11,347 | 683 | 60.2 |
| East Bridgford | Town | 2,161 | 119 | 55.1 |
| Ruddington | Town | 8,730 | 477 | 54.6 |
| Edwalton | Town | 6,180 | 315 | 51.0 |
| East Leake | Town | 7,904 | 401 | 50.7 |
| Abbey | Neighbourhood | 7,793 | 392 | 50.3 |
| Leake | Neighbourhood | 9,555 | 478 | 50.0 |
| Bunny | Neighbourhood | 2,664 | 131 | 49.2 |
| Cropwell Bishop | Town | 2,640 | 125 | 47.3 |
| Cropwell | Neighbourhood | 2,640 | 125 | 47.3 |
| Lutterell | Neighbourhood | 4,347 | 205 | 47.2 |
| Bingham South | Neighbourhood | 8,613 | 385 | 44.7 |
| Newton | Neighbourhood | 2,793 | 115 | 41.2 |
| Keyworth & Wolds | Neighbourhood | 9,929 | 398 | 40.1 |
| Cranmer | Neighbourhood | 4,991 | 194 | 38.9 |
| Keyworth | Town | 7,697 | 295 | 38.3 |
| Sutton Bonington | Town | 2,806 | 96 | 34.2 |
| Soar Valley | Neighbourhood | 2,806 | 96 | 34.2 |
| Musters | Neighbourhood | 5,765 | 188 | 32.6 |
| Nevile & Langar | Neighbourhood | 3,246 | 102 | 31.4 |
| Lady Bay | Neighbourhood | 6,728 | 195 | 29.0 |
| Tollerton (Rushcliffe) | Town | 2,004 | 35 | 17.5 |
| Tollerton | Neighbourhood | 2,004 | 35 | 17.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 23% of the crime recorded in Rushcliffe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (324).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 324 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 244 |
| On or near Parking Area | 230 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 152 |
| On or near Melford Hall Drive | 149 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 145 |
| On or near Central Avenue | 120 |
| On or near The Becket Way | 113 |
| On or near Belvoir Close | 64 |
| On or near Nottingham Road | 64 |
Of the 5,985 crimes in Rushcliffe with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 985 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,198 | 36.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,091 | 34.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 591 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 287 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 242 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 214 | 3.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 130 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 98 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 49 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 43 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 28 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Rushcliffe has an estimated population of 126,736 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.6%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rushcliffe average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Rushcliffe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
1,086 fly-tipping incidents were recorded in Rushcliffe in 2024/25 (8.6 per 1,000 residents, against 21.1 across the councils in England that count all incidents), according to the council's return to Defra. Fly-tipping is not in the police figures on this page: fly-tipping in Rushcliffe has the council's figures by place, type of waste and size, and its enforcement actions and fines.
Is Rushcliffe a safe place to live?
Rushcliffe recorded 55.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 278th of the 302 districts on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Rushcliffe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,284 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (985).
Is crime in Rushcliffe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rushcliffe was up 9% on the year before: 6,970 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 6,394 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rushcliffe?
About 126,736 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rushcliffe?
Rushcliffe is policed by Nottinghamshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.