Crime in Rushmere St Andrew: statistics, rates and trends
61 crimes were recorded in Rushmere St Andrew in the 12 months to August 2026, 12.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 31% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rushmere St Andrew at a glance
- Crime trends in Rushmere St Andrew
- Types of crime in Rushmere St Andrew
- Rushmere St Andrew compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rushmere St Andrew
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rushmere St Andrew
- Demographics of Rushmere St Andrew
- Questions about crime in Rushmere St Andrew
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (30), other theft (6) and vehicle crime (6) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,911th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Rushmere St Andrew | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 61 | 14,335 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 12.9 | 57.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -31% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,719 | 249,664 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Rushmere St Andrew of any year here (61 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 52%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 61 | 12.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 88 | 18.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 90 | 19.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 112 | 23.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 170 | 36.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 121 | 25.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 109 | 23.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 142 | 30.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 126 | 26.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 2 |
| July 2026 | 6 |
| June 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 3 |
| April 2026 | 5 |
| March 2026 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (81% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 6.4 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 4 | 0.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Rushmere St Andrew.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rushmere St Andrew |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kesgrave | 336 | 23.4 | +81% |
| Martlesham & Purdis Farm | 677 | 99.4 | +669% |
| Carlford & Fynn Valley | 228 | 26.8 | +108% |
| Woodbridge | 369 | 46.5 | +260% |
| Orwell & Villages | 373 | 34.7 | +168% |
| Melton | 196 | 35.2 | +172% |
| Western Felixstowe | 699 | 52.2 | +303% |
| Eastern Felixstowe | 695 | 59.6 | +361% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Rushmere St Andrew over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ditchingham Grove” and “Meadowside Gardens” (5 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ditchingham Grove | 5 |
| On or near Meadowside Gardens | 5 |
| On or near Bladen Drive | 4 |
| On or near Chatsworth Drive | 4 |
| On or near Shrubland Drive | 4 |
| On or near Audley Grove | 3 |
| On or near Bixley Drive | 3 |
| On or near Larkhill Rise | 3 |
| On or near Playford Road | 3 |
| On or near Western Close | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 56 crimes in Rushmere St Andrew with one. The 5 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 19 | 33.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 18 | 32.1% | 34.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 12.5% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 5.4% | 3.1% |
| Under investigation | 3 | 5.4% | 11.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 3.6% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
Rushmere St Andrew has an estimated population of 4,719 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (1.0%, against 17.1%), less private renting (6.3%, against 20.3%) and fewer households without a car (7.7%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rushmere St Andrew average decile 10.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Rushmere St Andrew | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 92.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 1.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 6.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rushmere St Andrew a safe place to live?
Rushmere St Andrew recorded 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,911th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Rushmere St Andrew?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 30 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (6).
Is crime in Rushmere St Andrew going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rushmere St Andrew was down 31% on the year before: 61 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 88 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rushmere St Andrew?
About 4,719 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rushmere St Andrew?
Rushmere St Andrew is policed by Suffolk.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.