Suffolk Constabulary

Is Rushmere and St. Johns Safe?

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

Last 36 months: June 2023 – May 2026 3,465 crimes
2 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

3,465 Crimes (last 36 months)
42% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↑49.3% 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 36 months — 3,465 total crimes recorded in Rushmere and St. Johns

Violent Crime
1,639 47.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
310 8.9%
Shoplifting
289 8.3%
Anti-Social Behaviour
254 7.3%
Other Theft
234 6.8%
Public Order
203 5.9%
Vehicle Crime
200 5.8%
Other Crime
95 2.7%
Burglary
72 2.1%
Drugs
52 1.5%
Possession of Weapons
51 1.5%
Bicycle Theft
30 0.9%
Robbery
23 0.7%
Theft from Person
13 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Rushmere and St. Johns — last 36 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 1,493 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 49.3% 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?

1,493 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 49.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,000 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,639 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 1,639 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 109.8% 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 49.3% — from 1,000 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,493 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 22/100. 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?

42% 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?

1,639 violent crimes were recorded in Rushmere and St. Johns in the last 12 months — representing 109.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 254 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 May 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: May 2026.