Crime in Rushey Mead: statistics, rates and trends
1,205 crimes were recorded in Rushey Mead in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rushey Mead at a glance
- Crime trends in Rushey Mead
- Types of crime in Rushey Mead
- Rushey Mead compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rushey Mead
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rushey Mead
- Demographics of Rushey Mead
- Questions about crime in Rushey Mead
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (478), anti-social behaviour (180) and public order (113) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,360th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Rushey Mead | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,205 | 47,488 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.6 | 122.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 18,093 | 388,348 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rushey Mead peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,432 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,145). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,205 | 66.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,145 | 63.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,186 | 65.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,238 | 68.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,419 | 78.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,386 | 76.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,301 | 71.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,340 | 74.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,432 | 79.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 128 |
| July 2026 | 88 |
| June 2026 | 108 |
| May 2026 | 103 |
| April 2026 | 99 |
| March 2026 | 105 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 97 |
| December 2025 | 82 |
| November 2025 | 102 |
| October 2025 | 118 |
| September 2025 | 94 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (76% below) and drugs (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 23 to 36 and vehicle crime rose from 54 to 78.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 478 | 26.4 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 180 | 9.9 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Public order | 113 | 6.2 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Other theft | 79 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 4.3 | 5.0 | +44% |
| Burglary | 54 | 3.0 | 3.6 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 2.0 | 8.5 | +57% |
| Drugs | 33 | 1.8 | 3.3 | -3% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rushey Mead; the highest is Beaumont Leys (126.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Spinney Hills (49.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rushey Mead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrave | 1,502 | 74.6 | +12% |
| Troon | 1,452 | 84.9 | +28% |
| North Evington | 1,451 | 60.1 | -10% |
| Abbey | 2,783 | 120.0 | +80% |
| Wycliffe | 1,112 | 68.6 | +3% |
| Humberstone & Hamilton | 1,558 | 75.1 | +13% |
| Spinney Hills | 616 | 49.8 | -25% |
| Beaumont Leys | 2,813 | 126.2 | +90% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Rushey Mead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (67).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 67 |
| On or near Rushey Close | 54 |
| On or near Coatbridge Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Cotton Close | 40 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Moores Road | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Dalkeith Road | 28 |
| On or near Payne Street | 28 |
| On or near A607 | 27 |
Of the 1,025 crimes in Rushey Mead with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 180 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 423 | 41.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 315 | 30.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Rushey Mead has an estimated population of 18,093 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (35%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rushey Mead average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Rushey Mead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 35.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rushey Mead a safe place to live?
Rushey Mead recorded 66.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,360th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Rushey Mead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 478 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (180).
Is crime in Rushey Mead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rushey Mead was up 5% on the year before: 1,205 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,145 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rushey Mead?
About 18,093 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rushey Mead?
Rushey Mead is policed by Leicestershire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.