Rusthall and Langton Green Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Rusthall and Langton Green’s overall crime rate in October 2023 stood at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 13.7% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure, while showing a modest rise from the previous month’s rate of 4.4 per 1,000, remains a testament to the area’s generally lower crime profile. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark dominance of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49.1% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents—26% above the UK average. This category’s prominence may be influenced by the area’s proximity to Tunbridge Wells, where higher population density and social activity could contribute to such rates. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and public order offences showed marked declines, with anti-social behaviour at 53% below the UK average. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, likely played a role in shaping these patterns, as increased visibility and community events may have deterred certain types of crime. The relatively low rates of burglary and shoplifting, despite a 100% increase in both categories, remain well below national averages, reflecting the area’s character as a largely residential built-up zone with limited commercial or nightlife activity. These trends underscore the importance of contextualising local crime data within broader demographic and geographic considerations, ensuring that community safety efforts are aligned with the specific needs of Rusthall and Langton Green.

Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category in October, contributing 49.1% of total crimes, a rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents—26% above the UK average. This contrasts with sharp declines in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 28.6% (from 7 to 5 cases), a trend consistent with seasonal transitions as darker evenings may reduce public congregation. Shoplifting and burglary both saw 100% increases, rising to two incidents each, potentially linked to Halloween-related activity. Meanwhile, categories such as anti-social behaviour and public order offences remained significantly below UK averages, with anti-social behaviour at 53% below the national rate. These shifts illustrate a combination of local dynamics and broader patterns, with property crime rates (14 total) remaining below the violent crime total (27), though the latter’s elevated rate compared to the UK average warrants attention.

Rusthall and Langton Green's crime rate in October 2023 rose to 6.9 per 1,000 residents, a 57.2% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.4 per 1,000. This upward shift contrasts with the area’s overall 13.7% below the UK average, highlighting local variations in crime trends. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of two reported incidents per day over the month, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s small population of 7,973. On a monthly scale, one crime occurred for every 145 residents, a ratio that contextualises the exposure of local households to crime. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average when considering the relative safety of built-up areas within Tunbridge Wells, though the recent rise suggests seasonal or situational factors may be influencing patterns. The population-scaled perspective underscores that even modest increases in crime can feel significant in smaller communities, where a single incident may have broader local impact.