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Crime in Rusthall

Rusthall had 455 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 88.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 17 Tunbridge Wells areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 126% above the middle Tunbridge Wells area. Crime was up 24% on the three months before.

TN4, Tunbridge Wells · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Rusthall

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88.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 17Tunbridge Wells rank1st is the highest rate
+24%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common125 in 3 months

Month by month

103 Mar 135 Apr 128 May 137 Jun 160 Jul 158 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Rusthall. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour12527%
violence12427%
shoplifting5913%
theft358%
criminal damage317%
vehicle crime276%
public order174%
other crime112%

Rusthall against Tunbridge Wells

TypeRusthall per 1,000Middle Tunbridge Wells areaChange
Violence24.115.7▼ 3%
Burglary11.4–
Vehicle crime5.22.2▲ 59%
Anti-social behaviour24.37.2▲ 87%
Theft and robbery8.93.5▲ 18%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Rusthall88.4▲ 24%
Royal Tunbridge Wells80.2▲ 20%
Southborough56.5▲ 12%
Langton Green34.1▲ 44%
Bidborough14.80%
Groombridge13.8–
See every Tunbridge Wells area ranked on the crime in Tunbridge Wells page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Rusthall a safe area?

Rusthall had about 88.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 17 Tunbridge Wells areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Rusthall?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (125), followed by violence (124) and shoplifting (59).