Rusthall & Speldhurst vs Sheppey Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    85/100
    Rusthall & Speldhurst Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      29/100
      Sheppey Central Kent Police

      Rusthall & Speldhurst vs Sheppey Central Results

      A
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Rusthall & Speldhurst
      Kent Police
      61 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.4% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      29/100
      Below Average
      Sheppey Central
      Kent Police
      633 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rusthall & Speldhurst
      B Sheppey Central
      Safety Score
      85/100 Very Safe
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      61
      633
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      73
      752
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.4%
      ↓15.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rusthall & Speldhurst
      B Sheppey Central
      Violent Crime
      23 ↓38%
      242 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      10 ↑25%
      161 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓43%
      43 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓20%
      27 ↓13%
      Burglary
      6 ↑0%
      10 ↓58%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↑0%
      65 ↓28%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      20 ↑25%
      Public Order
      3 ↑200%
      17 ↓47%
      Robbery
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      13 ↓48%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      6 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑0%
      24 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rusthall & Speldhurst is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 29/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rusthall & Speldhurst safer than Sheppey Central?

      Rusthall & Speldhurst has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 61 crimes in the last 12 months. Sheppey Central has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 633 crimes. Rusthall & Speldhurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rusthall & Speldhurst vs Sheppey Central?

      Rusthall & Speldhurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sheppey Central shows -15.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rusthall & Speldhurst and Sheppey Central?

      In Rusthall & Speldhurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (23 incidents). In Sheppey Central, it is Violent Crime (242 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rusthall & Speldhurst and Sheppey Central?

      Rusthall & Speldhurst recorded 10 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sheppey Central recorded 161. 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 Rusthall & Speldhurst vs Sheppey Central?

      Violent crime in Rusthall & Speldhurst totalled 23 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 242 in Sheppey Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rusthall & Speldhurst and Sheppey Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rusthall & Speldhurst recorded 73 crimes (now 61, a change of -16.4%). Sheppey Central recorded 752 crimes previously (now 633, -15.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rusthall & Speldhurst and Sheppey Central?

      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. Rusthall & Speldhurst has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Sheppey Central has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rusthall & Speldhurst and Sheppey Central?

      Rusthall & Speldhurst falls within the Kent Police boundary. Sheppey Central 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 Rusthall & Speldhurst and Sheppey Central?

      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 Rusthall & Speldhurst or Sheppey Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rusthall & Speldhurst and Sheppey Central. 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.