Rusthall and Langton Green Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Rusthall and Langton Green during July 2024, accounting for 50% of all reported crimes. This category, which includes 12 incidents, remains 47% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 residents, highlighting the area's relatively low levels of violent crime despite its status as a built-up area within Tunbridge Wells. The overall crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents is 64.3% below the UK average of 8.4, reflecting a consistent pattern of lower-than-national crime levels in this suburban community. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category (29.2%), with 7 incidents recorded, though this figure still sits 38% below the UK average. The low rates of property crimes, particularly shoplifting (8.3% of total) and vehicle crime (4.2%), further reinforce the area's safety profile. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these patterns, as July's peak summer conditions, including school holidays and increased tourism, may have influenced both the frequency and nature of reported crimes. While violent crime remains the most prevalent category, the absence of significant spikes in property-related offences suggests that local initiatives or environmental factors may be contributing to the area's continued low crime levels.

July 2024 saw a marked increase in anti-social behaviour, rising by 75% compared to the previous month (4 to 7 incidents). This surge may reflect the heightened social activity typical of summer, including local festivals and extended daylight hours. Conversely, burglary, other theft, and shoplifting all declined, with burglary falling by two-thirds (3 to 1) and shoplifting decreasing by one-third (3 to 2). These decreases align with the area's overall crime rate, which remains 64.3% below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category (50% of total crimes), are 47% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. For residents, the daily crime count of approximately one per day provides a tangible measure of the area's safety, offering reassurance during peak tourist season.

Rusthall and Langton Green's crime rate in July 2024 fell to 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a 33.4% drop from the previous month's rate of 4.5. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during summer months, when increased community engagement and seasonal activities may contribute to reduced crime opportunities. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in July, a figure that reflects the low overall crime rate compared to national benchmarks. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 332 residents, illustrating the relatively low exposure to crime for individuals living in this built-up area. When contextualised against the population of 7,973, this monthly exposure rate underscores the area's safety profile, which consistently ranks well below the UK average. The shift from April to July also highlights the seasonal variability in crime patterns, with the peak of summer potentially reducing opportunities for certain types of crime, such as vehicle-related offences and burglary.