Crime Rate in Rusthall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rusthall

The total recorded crimes in Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, UK in March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rusthall crime rate of 2.74 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Rusthall, encompassing approximately 9,485 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rusthall Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Grange Road with total crimes: 4
  • Rusthall Road with total crimes: 3
  • Rusthall Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Rusthall?

To understand the safety of Rusthall, we need to analyze Rusthall crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Tunbridge Wells:

    • In 2024, Rusthall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 344 crimes compared to 477.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rusthall recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Rusthall had fewer crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 354 crimes compared to 466. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rusthall recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tunbridge Wells, Rusthall has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Rusthall Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Rusthall has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 2.74 ranking 12th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK

In 2024, the total Rusthall crimes were 344. The crime rate of Rusthall in 2024 was 36.26 (year) or 3.02 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rusthall were around 354 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.32 (year) or 3.11 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tunbridge Wells)CrimesRank (Tunbridge Wells)CrimesRank (Tunbridge Wells)
Park70 21,068 31,088 1
Sherwood55 41,153 11,049 2
Culverden71 11,075 2827 3
Southborough and High Brooms58 3524 5545 5
Benenden and Cranbrook51 5661 4555 4
Pembury31 7474 7537 6
Paddock Wood East43 6485 6446 11
Pantiles and St Mark's27 11467 8513 7
St James'30 9382 12476 8
Hawkhurst and Sandhurst30 8399 11472 10
St John's20 16457 9474 9
Broadwater28 10413 10430 12
Paddock Wood West25 13360 13354 13
Speldhurst and Bidborough22 14237 17265 15
Southborough North18 17291 15245 16
Goudhurst and Lamberhurst20 15254 16233 17
Brenchley and Horsmonden14 18215 18181 18
Capel13 19128 20149 19
Frittenden and Sissinghurst9 20161 19125 20

Rusthall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202515
January 202515
December 202412
November 202410
October 20245
September 20247
August 202425
July 202410
June 202426
May 202411
April 20247

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 202413
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 202411
June 202416
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
August 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Rusthall in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Rusthall postcode area is presented below.

1. Grange Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Rusthall Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Rusthall Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bretland Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Allan Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Meadow Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Ashley Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lower Green Road (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
9. Parsonage Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Fremlin Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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