Is Rusthall & Speldhurst Safe?
Crime statistics for Rusthall & Speldhurst. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 61 total crimes recorded in Rusthall & Speldhurst
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Rusthall & Speldhurst — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rusthall & Speldhurst safe?
Rusthall & Speldhurst has a CrimeRadar safety score of 85/100, rated Very Safe. A total of 61 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 16.4% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Rusthall & Speldhurst is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.
How many crimes were recorded in Rusthall & Speldhurst in the last 12 months?
61 crimes were recorded in Rusthall & Speldhurst in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 16.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (73 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 23 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Rusthall & Speldhurst?
The most common crime in Rusthall & Speldhurst is Violent Crime, with 23 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 37.7% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Rusthall & Speldhurst increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Rusthall & Speldhurst is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 16.4% — from 73 crimes in the previous 12 months to 61 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Rusthall & Speldhurst?
Rusthall & Speldhurst has a safety score of 85 out of 100 (Very Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Rusthall & Speldhurst compare to the Kent Police average?
Rusthall & Speldhurst has a safety score of 85/100, while the Kent Police force area average is 37/100. Rusthall & Speldhurst is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Rusthall & Speldhurst?
28.6% of crimes recorded in Rusthall & Speldhurst resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Kent Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Rusthall & Speldhurst?
23 violent crimes were recorded in Rusthall & Speldhurst in the last 12 months — representing 37.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 10 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Rusthall & Speldhurst last updated?
The crime data for Rusthall & Speldhurst was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Rusthall & Speldhurst with other areas?
You can compare Rusthall & Speldhurst with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.