Crime Rate in Rusthall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rusthall

The total recorded crimes in Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rusthall crime rate of 3.37 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Rusthall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Valley Road with total crimes: 4
  • Cranwell Road with total crimes: 4
  • Bretland 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 areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

    • 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 areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

  • 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 May 2025 the Rusthall has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 3.37 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rusthall)CrimesRank (Rusthall)CrimesRank (Rusthall)
Park77 11,068 31,088 1
Sherwood72 21,153 11,049 2
Culverden64 31,075 2827 3
Benenden and Cranbrook51 4661 4555 4
Southborough and High Brooms45 6524 5545 5
Pantiles and St Mark's46 5467 8513 7
Pembury24 14474 7537 6
Paddock Wood East32 10485 6446 11
Paddock Wood West41 7360 13354 13
St James'31 11382 12476 8
St John's28 13457 9474 9
Broadwater32 9413 10430 12
Hawkhurst and Sandhurst30 12399 11472 10
Speldhurst and Bidborough19 15237 17265 15
Southborough North15 18291 15245 16
Goudhurst and Lamberhurst18 16254 16233 17
Frittenden and Sissinghurst16 17161 19125 20
Brenchley and Horsmonden14 19215 18181 18
Capel13 20128 20149 19

Rusthall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20257
March 202514
February 202515
January 202515
December 202412
November 202410
October 20245
September 20247
August 202425
July 202410
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 202411
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 202413
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
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 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Rusthall in May 2025

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

1. Valley Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Cranwell Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Bretland Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Grange Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Vermont Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Hill View Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
7. Salomons Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rusthall Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Woodside Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shirley Gardens (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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