Crime in Ruddington: statistics, rates and trends

458 crimes were recorded in Ruddington in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 170 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ruddington has the 1,117th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Ruddington was highest in the year to July 2020 (527 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (430). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 Ruddington 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 other crime.

The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+121%). The largest falls were in other theft (-29%) and anti-social behaviour (-18%).

Violence and sexual offences in Ruddington

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ruddington recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 37.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Ruddington

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ruddington recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 15.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Ruddington

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ruddington recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 121% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Ruddington

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ruddington recorded 40 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 9% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Ruddington

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ruddington recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Ruddington

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ruddington recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Ruddington

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ruddington recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Ruddington

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ruddington recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Ruddington

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ruddington recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Ruddington

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ruddington recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Ruddington

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ruddington recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Ruddington

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ruddington recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Ruddington

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ruddington recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Ruddington

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ruddington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

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

1 areas within Ruddington, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ruddington had the highest rate (52.5 per 1,000) and Ruddington the lowest (52.5). 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 Ruddington over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ruddington 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.

Ruddington has an estimated population of 8,730. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ruddington sits in decile 9.1, 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 Ruddington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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