Allington & Bridge vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Allington & Bridge Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Allington & Bridge vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Allington & Bridge
      Kent Police
      2,943 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.8% trend
      39.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Kent Police
      12 crimes / 12m
      ↓20% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Allington & Bridge
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,943
      12
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,263
      15
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.8%
      ↓20%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Allington & Bridge
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      1,018 ↓9%
      5 ↑25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      478 ↓2%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      210 ↓18%
      3 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      95 ↓17%
      0
      Burglary
      58 ↓33%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      223 ↓6%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      161 ↑24%
      0
      Public Order
      142 ↓29%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      18 ↓31%
      0
      Shoplifting
      385 ↓3%
      0
      Theft from Person
      24 ↓23%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↓52%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↓49%
      0
      Other Crime
      95 ↓9%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Allington & Bridge safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Allington & Bridge has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,943 crimes in the last 12 months. Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 12 crimes. Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Allington & Bridge vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Allington & Bridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden shows -20% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Allington & Bridge and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Allington & Bridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,018 incidents). In Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden, it is Violent Crime (5 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Allington & Bridge and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Allington & Bridge recorded 478 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 Allington & Bridge vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Allington & Bridge totalled 1,018 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5 in Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Allington & Bridge and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Allington & Bridge recorded 3,263 crimes (now 2,943, a change of -9.8%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 15 crimes previously (now 12, -20%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Allington & Bridge 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. Allington & Bridge has a resolution rate of 39.2% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Allington & Bridge and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Allington & Bridge falls within the Kent Police 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 Allington & Bridge 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 Allington & Bridge or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.