Darenth vs Rusthall & Speldhurst
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Darenth vs Rusthall & Speldhurst Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Darenth safer than Rusthall & Speldhurst?
Darenth has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 460 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 Darenth vs Rusthall & Speldhurst?
Darenth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.7% — 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 Darenth and Rusthall & Speldhurst?
In Darenth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (137 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 Darenth and Rusthall & Speldhurst?
Darenth recorded 87 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 Darenth vs Rusthall & Speldhurst?
Violent crime in Darenth totalled 107 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 Darenth and Rusthall & Speldhurst in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darenth recorded 391 crimes (now 460, a change of +17.7%). Rusthall & Speldhurst recorded 73 crimes previously (now 61, -16.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darenth 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. Darenth has a resolution rate of 55.6% and Rusthall & Speldhurst has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Darenth and Rusthall & Speldhurst?
Darenth 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 Darenth 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 Darenth or Rusthall & Speldhurst on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Darenth and Rusthall & Speldhurst. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.