Cambridge City Centre and West vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Cambridge City Centre and West Cambridgeshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Cambridge City Centre and West vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Cambridge City Centre and West
      Cambridgeshire Constabulary
      4,126 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.2% trend
      41.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      99/100
      Very Safe
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Kent Police
      11 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.3% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cambridge City Centre and West
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,126
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,811
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.2%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.7%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cambridge City Centre and West
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      1,025 ↓5%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      582 ↓10%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      325 ↓20%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      112 ↓16%
      0
      Burglary
      84 ↓26%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      196 ↓24%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      114 ↑19%
      0
      Public Order
      231 ↓30%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      57 ↑14%
      0
      Shoplifting
      793 ↓11%
      0
      Theft from Person
      243 ↓16%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      269 ↓40%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      39 ↓3%
      0
      Other Crime
      56 ↑37%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 12/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cambridge City Centre and West safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Cambridge City Centre and West has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,126 crimes in the last 12 months. Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has a safety score of 99/100 (Very Safe) with 11 crimes. Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cambridge City Centre and West vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Cambridge City Centre and West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden shows -31.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cambridge City Centre and West and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Cambridge City Centre and West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,025 incidents). In Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden, it is Other Theft (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cambridge City Centre and West and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Cambridge City Centre and West recorded 582 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 0. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Cambridge City Centre and West vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Cambridge City Centre and West totalled 1,025 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3 in Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cambridge City Centre and West and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cambridge City Centre and West recorded 4,811 crimes (now 4,126, a change of -14.2%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cambridge City Centre and West and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Cambridge City Centre and West has a resolution rate of 41.7% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cambridge City Centre and West and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Cambridge City Centre and West falls within the Cambridgeshire Constabulary boundary. Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Cambridge City Centre and West and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Cambridge City Centre and West or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cambridge City Centre and West and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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