Rusthall & Speldhurst vs Westbrook

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
      19/100
      Westbrook Kent Police

      Rusthall & Speldhurst vs Westbrook 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
      19/100
      High Crime
      Westbrook
      Kent Police
      684 crimes / 12m
      ↑99.4% trend
      24.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rusthall & Speldhurst
      B Westbrook
      Safety Score
      85/100 Very Safe
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      61
      684
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      73
      343
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.4%
      ↑99.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      24.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rusthall & Speldhurst
      B Westbrook
      Violent Crime
      23 ↓38%
      244 ↑72%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      10 ↑25%
      131 ↑185%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓43%
      50 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓20%
      23 ↑5%
      Burglary
      6 ↑0%
      14 ↑56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↑0%
      59 ↑90%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      31 ↑63%
      Public Order
      3 ↑200%
      31 ↑121%
      Robbery
      1
      10 ↑233%
      Shoplifting
      0
      58 ↑427%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      7 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      7 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑0%
      18 ↑29%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rusthall & Speldhurst is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 19/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rusthall & Speldhurst safer than Westbrook?

      Rusthall & Speldhurst has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 61 crimes in the last 12 months. Westbrook has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 684 crimes. Rusthall & Speldhurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rusthall & Speldhurst vs Westbrook?

      Rusthall & Speldhurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Westbrook shows +99.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Rusthall & Speldhurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (23 incidents). In Westbrook, it is Violent Crime (244 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Rusthall & Speldhurst recorded 10 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westbrook recorded 131. 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 Westbrook?

      Violent crime in Rusthall & Speldhurst totalled 23 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 244 in Westbrook. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rusthall & Speldhurst and Westbrook 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%). Westbrook recorded 343 crimes previously (now 684, +99.4%).

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

      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 Westbrook has 24.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rusthall & Speldhurst and Westbrook?

      Rusthall & Speldhurst falls within the Kent Police boundary. Westbrook 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 Westbrook?

      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 Westbrook on a crime map?

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