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Crime in Rushey Mead

Rushey Mead had 224 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 75 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 31st of 37 Leicester areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 43% below the middle Leicester area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

LE4, Leicester · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Rushey Mead

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75crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
31 of 37Leicester rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common79 in 3 months

Month by month

71 Mar 79 Apr 70 May 77 Jun 69 Jul 78 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Rushey Mead. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7935%
anti-social behaviour4219%
public order209%
shoplifting198%
theft167%
vehicle crime146%
criminal damage94%
drugs84%

Rushey Mead against Leicester

TypeRushey Mead per 1,000Middle Leicester areaChange
Violence26.450.1▼ 1%
Burglary1.33.6▼ 64%
Vehicle crime4.75.5▼ 18%
Anti-social behaviour14.117.4▲ 8%
Theft and robbery8.711.1▲ 18%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Mowmacre Hill137.9▲ 10%
Birstall92.4▲ 7%
Northfields82.9▲ 22%
Belgrave79.2▲ 4%
Thurmaston75.1▼ 1%
Rushey Mead75▲ 2%
Hamilton74.6▼ 19%
See every Leicester area ranked on the crime in Leicester page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Rushey Mead a safe area?

Rushey Mead had about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 31 of 37 Leicester areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Rushey Mead?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (79), followed by anti-social behaviour (42) and public order (20).