Crime Rate in Rusthall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rusthall

The total recorded crimes in Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rusthall crime rate of 3.27 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Rusthall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Valley Road with total crimes: 9
  • Grange Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Vermont Road with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Rusthall has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 3.27 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rusthall)CrimesRank (Rusthall)CrimesRank (Rusthall)
Park94 11,068 31,088 1
Sherwood86 21,153 11,049 2
Culverden80 31,075 2827 3
Benenden and Cranbrook56 4661 4555 4
Southborough and High Brooms45 6524 5545 5
Paddock Wood East50 5485 6446 11
Pembury43 8474 7537 6
Pantiles and St Mark's44 7467 8513 7
St James'32 10382 12476 8
St John's29 13457 9474 9
Hawkhurst and Sandhurst41 9399 11472 10
Broadwater29 14413 10430 12
Paddock Wood West31 11360 13354 13
Speldhurst and Bidborough12 18237 17265 15
Southborough North16 17291 15245 16
Goudhurst and Lamberhurst24 15254 16233 17
Brenchley and Horsmonden19 16215 18181 18
Capel9 19128 20149 19
Frittenden and Sissinghurst7 20161 19125 20

Rusthall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 202510
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 202413

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202513
May 202515
April 20257
March 202514
February 202515
January 202515
December 202412
November 202410
October 20245
September 20247
August 202425

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
August 20244

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 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
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 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

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

High Crime Locations Rusthall in July 2025

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

1. Valley Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Grange Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Vermont Road (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Bretland Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hill View Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rusthall Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Rusthall Grange (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shirley Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Erskine Park Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Fremlin Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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