Abbey vs Rusthall & Speldhurst

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Abbey Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Rusthall & Speldhurst Kent Police

      Abbey vs Rusthall & Speldhurst Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Abbey
      Kent Police
      818 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.6% trend
      29.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Rusthall & Speldhurst
      Kent Police
      61 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.4% trend
      28.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abbey
      B Rusthall & Speldhurst
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      818
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      617
      73
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑32.6%
      ↓16.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.9%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abbey
      B Rusthall & Speldhurst
      Violent Crime
      268 ↑36%
      23 ↓38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      188 ↑98%
      10 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      53 ↑51%
      4 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↑72%
      4 ↓20%
      Burglary
      23 ↓36%
      6 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      78 ↑39%
      4 ↑0%
      Drugs
      16 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      30 ↑11%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      7 ↑40%
      1
      Shoplifting
      88 ↓8%
      0
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑25%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓22%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      0
      Other Crime
      17 ↓35%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rusthall & Speldhurst is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abbey safer than Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      Abbey has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 818 crimes in the last 12 months. Rusthall & Speldhurst has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 61 crimes. Rusthall & Speldhurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abbey vs Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      Abbey shows a year-on-year crime trend of +32.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rusthall & Speldhurst shows -16.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abbey and Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      In Abbey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (268 incidents). In Rusthall & Speldhurst, it is Violent Crime (23 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abbey and Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      Abbey recorded 188 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rusthall & Speldhurst recorded 10. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Abbey vs Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      Violent crime in Abbey totalled 268 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 23 in Rusthall & Speldhurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abbey and Rusthall & Speldhurst in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abbey recorded 617 crimes (now 818, a change of +32.6%). Rusthall & Speldhurst recorded 73 crimes previously (now 61, -16.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey and Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Abbey has a resolution rate of 29.9% and Rusthall & Speldhurst has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abbey and Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      Abbey falls within the Kent Police boundary. Rusthall & Speldhurst is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Abbey and Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Abbey or Rusthall & Speldhurst on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abbey and Rusthall & Speldhurst. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.