North Downs West vs Rusthall & Speldhurst

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    North Downs West Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Rusthall & Speldhurst Kent Police

      North Downs West vs Rusthall & Speldhurst Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      North Downs West
      Kent Police
      187 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.1% trend
      33.3% 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 North Downs West
      B Rusthall & Speldhurst
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      187
      61
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      240
      73
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22.1%
      ↓16.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Downs West
      B Rusthall & Speldhurst
      Violent Crime
      83 ↓27%
      23 ↓38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↓41%
      10 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      24 ↑41%
      4 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑22%
      4 ↓20%
      Burglary
      9 ↓18%
      6 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓10%
      4 ↑0%
      Drugs
      5 ↓62%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      7 ↓30%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      2
      1
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      0
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Downs West safer than Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      North Downs West has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 187 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 North Downs West vs Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      North Downs West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.1% — meaning total crimes fell 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 North Downs West and Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      In North Downs West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (83 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 North Downs West and Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      North Downs West recorded 19 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 North Downs West vs Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      Violent crime in North Downs West totalled 83 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 North Downs West and Rusthall & Speldhurst in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Downs West recorded 240 crimes (now 187, a change of -22.1%). Rusthall & Speldhurst recorded 73 crimes previously (now 61, -16.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Downs West 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. North Downs West has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Rusthall & Speldhurst has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Downs West and Rusthall & Speldhurst?

      North Downs West 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 North Downs West 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 North Downs West or Rusthall & Speldhurst on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Downs West 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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