Rusthall and Langton Green Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 7,973, Rusthall and Langton Green recorded 33 crimes in January 2025, equating to a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 42.3% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, placing the area among the safer built-up regions in the country. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 63.6% of all incidents, followed by public order and anti-social behaviour. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—likely contributes to the lower overall crime rate, as fewer people are present in public spaces. However, the high proportion of violent crime suggests that local factors, such as community dynamics or proximity to larger urban areas, may play a role. The data shows no significant seasonal spikes in property crime, which contrasts with patterns seen in other areas where retail theft peaks during holiday periods. The lower-than-average rates for property crimes, including vehicle crime (76% below UK average) and burglary (67% below), may reflect the area’s character as a relatively quiet, suburban environment with fewer commercial or high-traffic zones. These findings highlight a unique crime profile for Rusthall and Langton Green, where violent crime remains a focal concern despite the overall low rate of criminal activity.

January 2025 saw notable fluctuations in crime categories, with public order offences surging by 200% compared to December, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This increase, though small in absolute terms, suggests a shift in local dynamics, possibly linked to post-holiday tensions or changes in community engagement. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and burglary each fell by 50%, indicating a potential reduction in persistent issues. Violence and sexual offences, while constituting 63.6% of total crimes, remained 4% above the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, a figure that highlights a localised concentration of violent incidents. The data also reveals that vehicle crime and other theft each doubled compared to December, though both remain well below UK averages. These trends illustrate the complexity of crime patterns in a small built-up area, where even minor shifts can have measurable impacts.

In January 2025, the crime rate in Rusthall and Langton Green rose by 13.7% compared to December 2024, moving from 3.6 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, highlights a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 242 residents across the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it remains significantly lower than the UK average. When scaled to the area’s population of 7,973, the crime rate underscores a relatively low level of criminal activity compared to the national context. The shift from December to January may reflect seasonal rhythms, such as post-holiday transitions or changes in community activity from the data alone.