Gillingham South vs Rusthall & Speldhurst

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Gillingham South Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Rusthall & Speldhurst Kent Police

      Gillingham South vs Rusthall & Speldhurst Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Gillingham South
      Kent Police
      4,887 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.9% trend
      32.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Rusthall & Speldhurst
      Kent Police
      61 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.4% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gillingham South
      B Rusthall & Speldhurst
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,887
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,677
      73
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑32.9%
      ↓16.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.4%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gillingham South
      B Rusthall & Speldhurst
      Violent Crime
      1,837 ↑18%
      23 ↓38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      804 ↑84%
      10 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      288 ↑40%
      4 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      188 ↑39%
      4 ↓20%
      Burglary
      96 ↑0%
      6 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      412 ↑22%
      4 ↑0%
      Drugs
      180 ↑80%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      289 ↑36%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      73 ↑70%
      1
      Shoplifting
      438 ↑31%
      0
      Theft from Person
      43 ↑30%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      43 ↑79%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      73 ↑38%
      0
      Other Crime
      123 ↑13%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rusthall & Speldhurst is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gillingham South safer than Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      Gillingham South has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,887 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 Gillingham South vs Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      Gillingham South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +32.9% — 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 Gillingham South and Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      In Gillingham South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,837 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 Gillingham South and Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      Gillingham South recorded 804 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 Gillingham South vs Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      Violent crime in Gillingham South totalled 1,837 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 Gillingham South and Rusthall & Speldhurst in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gillingham South recorded 3,677 crimes (now 4,887, a change of +32.9%). Rusthall & Speldhurst recorded 73 crimes previously (now 61, -16.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gillingham South 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. Gillingham South has a resolution rate of 32.4% and Rusthall & Speldhurst has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gillingham South and Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      Gillingham South 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 Gillingham South 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 Gillingham South or Rusthall & Speldhurst on a crime map?

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

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