Rusthall and Langton Green Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rusthall and Langton Green maintained a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 in October 2024, a figure that is 55.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This continued safety performance reflects a combination of effective local policing and the area’s character as a relatively low-density built-up zone within Tunbridge Wells. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour (31% of total), violence and sexual offences (24.1%), and criminal damage and arson (17.2%), with all three categories showing marked deviations from national averages. Anti-social behaviour, the leading category, was 15% below the UK average, likely influenced by the area’s residential nature and limited commercial activity. Violence and sexual offences, at 0.9 per 1,000, were 66% below the UK average, consistent with the area’s stable community profile. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the clocks going back, and the approach of Halloween—may have contributed to a slight uptick in anti-social behaviour, though this was not enough to significantly alter the overall trend. The area’s property crime rate, at 1.1 per 1,000 for anti-social behaviour and 0.9 per 1,000 for violence, further highlights the dominance of non-violent, low-impact offences. This pattern is typical of areas with a strong residential focus, where community cohesion and local initiatives may play a role in keeping crime levels low. Despite the rise in certain categories, the overall crime rate remains a testament to the area’s ongoing efforts to maintain safety and stability.

October 2024 saw significant increases in three categories: other theft, drugs, and other crime, each rising by 100% compared to September. This surge, while notable, was offset by a 16.7% decrease in criminal damage and arson, which fell from six to five incidents. The area’s violent crime rate of 0.9 per 1,000 was 66% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, underscoring the effectiveness of local policing in reducing serious offences. Anti-social behaviour, the most common crime type (31% of total), was 15% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s generally low levels of disorder. A resident might find the 100% increase in other thefts particularly concerning, as it suggests a shift in criminal activity that could be linked to seasonal factors like Halloween. However, the overall crime rate remains well below the UK average, indicating that the area continues to be relatively secure despite these fluctuations.

The crime rate in Rusthall and Langton Green rose by 26.4% from 2.9 per 1,000 in September to 3.6 per 1,000 in October 2024. While this marks a notable increase, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stands at 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall rate. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 275 residents over the course of the month, illustrating the relatively low risk for individuals living in the area. The population context further underscores the rarity of crime: with 7,973 residents, the area’s crime profile remains a stark contrast to national trends, even as month-on-month fluctuations occur. This comparison highlights both the stability of the area’s safety record and the localized nature of any changes in crime patterns.