Crime in Rushmoor: statistics, rates and trends

8,239 crimes were recorded in Rushmoor in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 3,498 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Rushmoor has the 195th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Rushmoor was highest in the year to July 2022 (10,147 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (8,239). Over the whole period it fell 15%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rushmoor over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+71%) and bicycle theft (+50%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-29%) and shoplifting (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Rushmoor

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rushmoor recorded 3,498 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 42.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Rushmoor

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rushmoor recorded 935 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Rushmoor

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rushmoor recorded 810 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Rushmoor

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rushmoor recorded 687 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Rushmoor

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rushmoor recorded 495 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Rushmoor

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rushmoor recorded 485 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Rushmoor

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rushmoor recorded 436 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Rushmoor

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rushmoor recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Rushmoor

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rushmoor recorded 206 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Rushmoor

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rushmoor recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Rushmoor

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rushmoor recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Rushmoor

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rushmoor recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Rushmoor

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rushmoor recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Rushmoor

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rushmoor recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Rushmoor, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rushmoor.

15 areas within Rushmoor, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Cove and Southwood had the highest rate (120.4 per 1,000) and Knellwood the lowest (53.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Rushmoor over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rushmoor over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Rushmoor has an estimated population of 105,751. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rushmoor sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Rushmoor. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.