Lordswood and Walderslade vs Rusthall & Speldhurst

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Lordswood and Walderslade Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Rusthall & Speldhurst Kent Police

      Lordswood and Walderslade vs Rusthall & Speldhurst Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Lordswood and Walderslade
      Kent Police
      995 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.6% trend
      26.5% resolved
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      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 Lordswood and Walderslade
      B Rusthall & Speldhurst
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      995
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      780
      73
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑27.6%
      ↓16.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.5%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lordswood and Walderslade
      B Rusthall & Speldhurst
      Violent Crime
      411 ↑43%
      23 ↓38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      217 ↑51%
      10 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      74 ↑4%
      4 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↓27%
      4 ↓20%
      Burglary
      20 ↑11%
      6 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      116 ↑17%
      4 ↑0%
      Drugs
      14 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      33 ↓18%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      1
      Shoplifting
      17 ↓6%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑11%
      0
      Other Crime
      36 ↑89%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rusthall & Speldhurst is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lordswood and Walderslade safer than Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      Lordswood and Walderslade has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 995 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 Lordswood and Walderslade vs Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      Lordswood and Walderslade shows a year-on-year crime trend of +27.6% — 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 Lordswood and Walderslade and Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      In Lordswood and Walderslade, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (411 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 Lordswood and Walderslade and Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      Lordswood and Walderslade recorded 217 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 Lordswood and Walderslade vs Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      Violent crime in Lordswood and Walderslade totalled 411 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 Lordswood and Walderslade and Rusthall & Speldhurst in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lordswood and Walderslade recorded 780 crimes (now 995, a change of +27.6%). Rusthall & Speldhurst recorded 73 crimes previously (now 61, -16.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lordswood and Walderslade 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. Lordswood and Walderslade has a resolution rate of 26.5% and Rusthall & Speldhurst has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lordswood and Walderslade and Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      Lordswood and Walderslade 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 Lordswood and Walderslade 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 Lordswood and Walderslade or Rusthall & Speldhurst on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lordswood and Walderslade 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.