Murston vs Rusthall & Speldhurst

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Murston Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Rusthall & Speldhurst Kent Police

      Murston vs Rusthall & Speldhurst Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Murston
      Kent Police
      855 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.6% trend
      30.8% 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 Murston
      B Rusthall & Speldhurst
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      855
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      802
      73
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.6%
      ↓16.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Murston
      B Rusthall & Speldhurst
      Violent Crime
      301 ↓7%
      23 ↓38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      263 ↑99%
      10 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      37 ↑16%
      4 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↓14%
      4 ↓20%
      Burglary
      17 ↓26%
      6 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      96 ↑12%
      4 ↑0%
      Drugs
      29 ↑12%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      17 ↓43%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      4 ↓33%
      1
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓61%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑13%
      0
      Other Crime
      23 ↓43%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rusthall & Speldhurst is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Murston safer than Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      Murston has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 855 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 Murston vs Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      Murston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.6% — 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 Murston and Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      In Murston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (301 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 Murston and Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      Murston recorded 263 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 Murston vs Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      Violent crime in Murston totalled 301 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 Murston and Rusthall & Speldhurst in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Murston recorded 802 crimes (now 855, a change of +6.6%). Rusthall & Speldhurst recorded 73 crimes previously (now 61, -16.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Murston 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. Murston has a resolution rate of 30.8% and Rusthall & Speldhurst has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Murston and Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      Murston 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 Murston 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 Murston or Rusthall & Speldhurst on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Murston 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.