Rusthall and Langton Green Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rusthall and Langton Green, a built-up area within Tunbridge Wells, recorded a crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents in June 2025, placing it 56.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marked a significant departure from the national trend, where crime rates typically rise during summer months. The area’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which constituted 50% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 32.1%. These figures suggest a combination of local demographics and seasonal activity patterns. While the overall crime rate remains low compared to national standards, the proportion of violent crimes highlights a distinct regional concern. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.9 per 1,000, yet Rusthall and Langton Green’s rate of 1.8 per 1,000 is 37% below that benchmark, indicating effective local interventions or community resilience. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.1 per 1,000, also lagged 23% behind the UK average, a figure consistent with the area’s relatively stable residential environment. However, the seasonal context of June—the start of summer and the onset of tourism in nearby coastal areas—may have influenced local dynamics, with increased foot traffic potentially contributing to both anti-social behaviour and the sharp rise in robbery and public order offences. The data suggests that while the area’s crime profile is generally lower than the UK average, targeted efforts to address violent crimes and anti-social behaviour could further enhance public safety.

June 2025 saw a 30% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 20 to 14 incidents. This decline, though notable, contrasts with the 100% increase in robbery and public order offences, which each rose from zero to one incident. The month-on-month shift underscores a marked change in crime patterns, with property-related crimes remaining minimal compared to the surge in violent and public order incidents. Violence and sexual offences, while still the most common category, now account for 50% of total crimes, a reduction from their previous dominance. This shift may reflect seasonal factors, as the start of summer typically increases outdoor activity and social interactions, potentially contributing to the rise in public order offences. Robbery, though rare, saw a dramatic 100% increase, raising questions about localized vulnerabilities. Rusthall and Langton Green’s rate for robbery (0.1 per 1,000) is 9% below the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, suggesting that even with this increase, the area remains significantly safer than the national average in this category. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 75%, and vehicle crime dropped by 50%, both pointing to continued effectiveness in addressing property-related crimes. These changes illustrate the dynamic nature of local crime trends and the importance of continuous monitoring.

The crime rate in Rusthall and Langton Green dropped by 33.4% from 5.3 per 1,000 in May 2025 to 3.5 per 1,000 in June 2025. This decline places the area’s monthly crime exposure at roughly one reported crime for every 285 residents, a figure that remains well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in June, a manageable frequency for a community of 7,973 residents. This translates to a local monthly exposure of 1-in-285 residents encountering a crime, a statistic that, while not negligible, reflects the area’s generally low crime environment. The drop in crime rate aligns with broader seasonal trends, as June marks the beginning of summer and the start of increased tourism in nearby coastal regions, which may have diluted local crime pressure. However, the 100% increase in robbery and public order offences suggests that specific localized factors—such as changes in foot traffic or community events—could have influenced these categories. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with the rise in certain crime types, the overall impact on residents remains minimal, with the area continuing to outperform the UK average in most categories. This comparative context reinforces the importance of maintaining targeted interventions while recognizing the seasonal variability that shapes local crime patterns.