Crime in Ruddington: statistics, rates and trends
477 crimes were recorded in Ruddington in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ruddington at a glance
- Crime trends in Ruddington
- Types of crime in Ruddington
- Ruddington compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Ruddington
- Streets with the most crime in Ruddington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ruddington
- Demographics of Ruddington
- Questions about crime in Ruddington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (179), anti-social behaviour (75) and vehicle crime (49) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,063rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Ruddington | Rushcliffe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 477 | 6,970 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.6 | 55.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 8,730 | 126,736 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ruddington peaked in the year to August 2020 (550 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (411). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 477 | 54.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 469 | 53.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 492 | 56.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 439 | 50.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 411 | 47.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 524 | 60.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 550 | 63.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 443 | 50.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 441 | 50.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 46 |
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ruddington recorded notably more other crime (35% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (64% below) and public order (55% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 26 to 49, while other theft fell from 25 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 179 | 20.5 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 8.6 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 5.6 | 5.0 | +88% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.3 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Ruddington; the highest is Nottingham (160.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Keyworth (38.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ruddington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton (Nottingham) | 2,408 | 118.4 | +117% |
| Edwalton | 315 | 51.0 | -7% |
| West Bridgford | 2,321 | 63.5 | +16% |
| Keyworth | 295 | 38.3 | -30% |
| Beeston (Broxtowe) | 4,569 | 85.3 | +56% |
| East Leake | 401 | 50.7 | -7% |
| Cotgrave | 513 | 60.9 | +12% |
| Nottingham | 49,024 | 160.3 | +193% |
Ruddington is the one area listed within Ruddington, with 54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddington | Neighbourhood | 8,730 | 477 | 54.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Ruddington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Musters Road” (40).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Musters Road | 40 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 30 |
| On or near Cumberland Close | 27 |
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near Fields Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Flawforth Avenue | 16 |
| On or near The Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Maclaren Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Marshall Drive | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
Of the 402 crimes in Ruddington with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 75 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 173 | 43.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 134 | 33.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Ruddington has an estimated population of 8,730 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ruddington average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ruddington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ruddington a safe place to live?
Ruddington recorded 54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,063rd of the 1,390 towns 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 Ruddington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 179 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (75).
Is crime in Ruddington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ruddington was up 2% on the year before: 477 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 469 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ruddington?
About 8,730 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ruddington?
Ruddington 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.