Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry vs Rusthall & Speldhurst
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry 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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry safer than Rusthall & Speldhurst?
Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 264 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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry vs Rusthall & Speldhurst?
Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.4% — 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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Rusthall & Speldhurst?
In Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (99 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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Rusthall & Speldhurst?
Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry recorded 28 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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry vs Rusthall & Speldhurst?
Violent crime in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry totalled 99 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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Rusthall & Speldhurst in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry recorded 237 crimes (now 264, a change of +11.4%). Rusthall & Speldhurst recorded 73 crimes previously (now 61, -16.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry 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. Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry has a resolution rate of 56.3% and Rusthall & Speldhurst has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Rusthall & Speldhurst?
Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry 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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry 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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry or Rusthall & Speldhurst on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry and Rusthall & Speldhurst. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.