Crime in Rusthall and Langton Green: statistics, rates and trends
406 crimes were recorded in Rusthall and Langton Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rusthall and Langton Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Rusthall and Langton Green
- Types of crime in Rusthall and Langton Green
- Rusthall and Langton Green compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Rusthall and Langton Green
- Streets with the most crime in Rusthall and Langton Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rusthall and Langton Green
- Population and deprivation in Rusthall and Langton Green
- Questions about crime in Rusthall and Langton Green
- About this data
406 crimes were recorded in Rusthall and Langton Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 174 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Rusthall and Langton Green has the 1,143rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rusthall and Langton Green | Tunbridge Wells | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 406 | 8,081 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.8 | 67.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,996 | 119,694 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rusthall and Langton Green was highest in the year to July 2021 (590 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (379). Over the whole period it fell 15%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 406 | 50.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 421 | 52.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 379 | 47.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 419 | 52.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 467 | 58.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 590 | 73.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 514 | 64.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 518 | 64.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 475 | 59.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rusthall and Langton Green over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons. The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 174 | 21.8 | 0.64 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 | 10.9 | 0.71 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 4.3 | 0.63 | -29% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.8 | 0.43 | -4% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.4 | 0.73 | +111% |
| Public order | 19 | 2.4 | 0.36 | +27% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.0 | 0.57 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.6 | 0.33 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.3 | 1.29 | +400% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.1 | 0.53 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 0.03 | -71% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Rusthall and Langton Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rusthall and Langton Green recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 42.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rusthall and Langton Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rusthall and Langton Green recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rusthall and Langton Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rusthall and Langton Green recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rusthall and Langton Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rusthall and Langton Green recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rusthall and Langton Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rusthall and Langton Green recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rusthall and Langton Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rusthall and Langton Green recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rusthall and Langton Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rusthall and Langton Green recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rusthall and Langton Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rusthall and Langton Green recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rusthall and Langton Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rusthall and Langton Green recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rusthall and Langton Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rusthall and Langton Green recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rusthall and Langton Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rusthall and Langton Green recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rusthall and Langton Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rusthall and Langton Green recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Rusthall and Langton Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rusthall and Langton Green.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rusthall and Langton Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Tunbridge Wells | 4,213 | 79.4 | +56% |
| Southborough | 511 | 47.2 | -7% |
| Pembury | 479 | 82.5 | +63% |
| Tonbridge | 2,983 | 77.8 | +53% |
| Crowborough | 930 | 43.9 | -14% |
| Paddock Wood | 841 | 89.8 | +77% |
| Edenbridge | 758 | 93.9 | +85% |
| Sevenoaks | 1,585 | 57.7 | +14% |
1 areas within Rusthall and Langton Green, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Rusthall & Speldhurst had the highest rate (46.7 per 1,000) and Rusthall & Speldhurst the lowest (46.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rusthall & Speldhurst | Neighbourhood | 9,331 | 436 | 46.7 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Rusthall and Langton Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Valley Road | 37 |
| On or near Bretland Road | 34 |
| On or near Grange Gardens | 27 |
| On or near Rusthall Road | 23 |
| On or near Cranwell Road | 18 |
| On or near Vermont Road | 15 |
| On or near Broom Lane | 12 |
| On or near Gladstone Road | 12 |
| On or near Grange Road | 12 |
| On or near Fremlin Close | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rusthall and Langton Green over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 167 | 41.1% |
| Not recorded | 87 | 21.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 84 | 20.7% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Rusthall and Langton Green has an estimated population of 7,996. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rusthall and Langton Green sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rusthall and Langton Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.2% |
| Social rented homes | 17.3% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Rusthall and Langton Green a safe place to live?
Rusthall and Langton Green recorded 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Rusthall and Langton Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (87).
Is crime in Rusthall and Langton Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rusthall and Langton Green was down 4% on the year before: 406 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 421 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rusthall and Langton Green?
Rusthall and Langton Green is policed by Kent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Rusthall and Langton Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.