Rusthall and Langton Green Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rusthall and Langton Green's crime rate in April 2025 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 49.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This significant disparity underscores the area's position as one of the safest built-up regions in the country, with crime patterns that diverge sharply from national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.3% of all crimes, with a rate of 1.3 per 1,000 — 50% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed at 0.8 per 1,000, 40% below the UK average, while criminal damage and arson stood at 0.5 per 1,000, 12% below the UK rate. The seasonal context of April, influenced by the Easter holiday period, likely contributed to reduced public gatherings and a corresponding drop in public order offences. However, the area's consistently low crime profile reflects broader socio-economic and geographic factors, including its relatively low population density and strong community cohesion, which may contribute to lower rates of anti-social behaviour and violent crime. The area's crime profile is further shaped by its proximity to Tunbridge Wells, a larger town with a mix of residential and commercial zones, which may influence local crime dynamics. The low rates of shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.1 per 1,000) highlight the area's unique characteristics, where community engagement and local policing initiatives may play a significant role in maintaining safety. The overall crime rate remains firmly below national benchmarks, reinforcing the area's reputation as a secure place to live, even as specific categories like drug-related crimes show modest increases. These patterns suggest a balance between local challenges and the effectiveness of community-based crime prevention strategies.

April 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Drug-related offences, burglary, and other thefts all increased by 100% compared to March, reflecting a notable uptick in these areas. This rise in drug-related crime — which now sits at 0.3 per 1,000, 11% above the UK average — contrasts sharply with the 85% reduction in shoplifting, which fell to 0.1 per 1,000. The most dramatic decrease was in public order offences, which dropped 66.7% from March to April, likely influenced by the Easter holiday period reducing public gatherings. Meanwhile, violent crime rates fell by 50% month-on-month, with the area's rate of 1.3 per 1,000 remaining 50% below the UK average. This suggests that while some crime types are rising, the overall safety profile of the area remains firmly above national benchmarks, particularly in violent and public order categories. The increase in drug-related crimes may indicate a shift in local patterns, though the absolute numbers remain low compared to the UK average. Residents may find the 85% drop in shoplifting, which aligns with the seasonal reduction in foot traffic during Easter, particularly relevant to local businesses and community safety efforts.

Rusthall and Langton Green's crime rate in April 2025 (3.9 per 1,000 residents) marked an 11.4% decrease from March's rate of 4.4 per 1,000, continuing a long-term trend of safety that has consistently placed the area below the UK average for over a decade. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a frequency that translates to one reported crime for every 257 residents over the course of the month. When contextualised against the local population of 7,973, this suggests that the majority of residents experience no direct exposure to crime during any given month. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the area's status as one of the safest built-up areas in the UK, with crime rates that are more than half those of the national average. This contrast is particularly stark in categories like public order offences, where the area's rate was 81% below the UK average, highlighting a marked difference in community dynamics compared to more densely populated urban centres. The seasonal context of April, influenced by the Easter holiday period, likely contributed to reduced public gatherings and a corresponding drop in public order offences. However, the area's consistently low crime profile reflects broader socio-economic and geographic factors, including its relatively low population density and strong community cohesion, which may contribute to lower rates of anti-social behaviour and violent crime.