Rusthall and Langton Green Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rusthall and Langton Green, a built-up area within Tunbridge Wells, maintained a crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents in April 2024—50.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This position as one of the safest areas nationally reflects the interplay of local characteristics and seasonal patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of all crimes, a rate 49% lower than the UK average, while criminal damage and arson, though rising sharply, remained at 0.8 per 1,000—a figure 36% above the UK average. The low overall rate is consistent with the area’s semi-rural character and limited urban density, which may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. April’s seasonal context, with Easter and springtime activity, may have influenced patterns: for instance, increased outdoor engagement could explain the 100% rise in criminal damage and arson, linked to local festivals or events. Conversely, the 66.7% drop in burglary compared to March suggests effective security measures or seasonal factors reducing break-in opportunities. Vehicle crime, at 0.5 per 1,000, mirrored the UK average, indicating no significant local anomaly in this category. The area’s overall safety profile is reinforced by its low violent crime rate, with anti-social behaviour at 0.1 per 1,000—92% below the UK average. These figures underscore the area’s unique position, where community factors and geographic context combine to create a crime profile distinct from both major urban centres and more rural regions.

April 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with criminal damage and arson rising by 100% compared to March, driven by a jump from three to six incidents. This increase aligns with seasonal factors, as Easter and springtime activities may have contributed to more incidents in public spaces. Meanwhile, burglary fell by 66.7%, likely reflecting improved household security measures or reduced opportunities in the area. The emergence of new categories such as drugs and other crime, each increasing by 100%, suggests potential shifts in local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 33.3% of all crimes, though this rate is 49% below the UK average. These changes highlight the need for targeted local responses, particularly around property crime prevention and community engagement in areas experiencing rising damage-related incidents.

Rusthall and Langton Green's crime rate in April 2024 rose to 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a 66.4% increase from the previous month's 2.3 per 1,000. While this marks a local uptick, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with crime levels 50.6% below the national figure. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day in the built-up area, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 266 residents, highlighting the rarity of incidents in a community of 7,973 people. This monthly exposure rate is a stark contrast to the UK average, which would see a much higher proportion of residents affected. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that even with the month-on-month increase, the area's overall safety profile remains markedly better than the national picture.