Suffolk Constabulary

Is Rushmere and St. Johns Safe?

Crime statistics for Rushmere and St. Johns. Based on official UK Police data, updated June 2026.

Last 12 months: July 2025 – June 2026 1,624 crimes
2 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,624 Crimes (last 12 months)
23% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑61.3% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 1,624 total crimes recorded in Rushmere and St. Johns

Violent Crime
726 44.7%
Shoplifting
243 15%
Criminal Damage & Arson
152 9.4%
Other Theft
115 7.1%
Anti-Social Behaviour
94 5.8%
Public Order
84 5.2%
Vehicle Crime
72 4.4%
Other Crime
42 2.6%
Burglary
24 1.5%
Drugs
21 1.3%
Possession of Weapons
19 1.2%
Robbery
16 1%
Bicycle Theft
11 0.7%
Theft from Person
5 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Rushmere and St. Johns — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rushmere and St. Johns safe?

Rushmere and St. Johns has a CrimeRadar safety score of 2/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,624 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 61.3% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Rushmere and St. Johns are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Rushmere and St. Johns in the last 12 months?

1,624 crimes were recorded in Rushmere and St. Johns in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 61.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,007 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 726 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Rushmere and St. Johns?

The most common crime in Rushmere and St. Johns is Violent Crime, with 726 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 44.7% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Rushmere and St. Johns increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Rushmere and St. Johns is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 61.3% — from 1,007 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,624 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Rushmere and St. Johns?

Rushmere and St. Johns has a safety score of 2 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Rushmere and St. Johns compare to the Suffolk Constabulary average?

Rushmere and St. Johns has a safety score of 2/100, while the Suffolk Constabulary force area average is 25/100. Rushmere and St. Johns is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Rushmere and St. Johns?

23% of crimes recorded in Rushmere and St. Johns resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Suffolk Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Rushmere and St. Johns?

726 violent crimes were recorded in Rushmere and St. Johns in the last 12 months — representing 44.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 94 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Rushmere and St. Johns last updated?

The crime data for Rushmere and St. Johns was last updated in June 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Rushmere and St. Johns with other areas?

You can compare Rushmere and St. Johns with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: June 2026.