Aylesford South & Ditton vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Aylesford South & Ditton Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Aylesford South & Ditton vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Aylesford South & Ditton
      Kent Police
      890 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.1% trend
      31.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      99/100
      Very Safe
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Kent Police
      11 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.3% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aylesford South & Ditton
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      890
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      847
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.1%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.1%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aylesford South & Ditton
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      308 ↑1%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      218 ↑27%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      71 ↑13%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↓17%
      0
      Burglary
      18 ↓25%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      85 ↑16%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      22 ↑16%
      0
      Public Order
      28 ↓32%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      10 ↑67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      52 ↑13%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑100%
      0
      Other Crime
      21 ↓36%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aylesford South & Ditton safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Aylesford South & Ditton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 890 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 Aylesford South & Ditton vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Aylesford South & Ditton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.1% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Aylesford South & Ditton and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Aylesford South & Ditton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (308 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 Aylesford South & Ditton and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Aylesford South & Ditton recorded 218 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 Aylesford South & Ditton vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Aylesford South & Ditton totalled 308 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 Aylesford South & Ditton and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aylesford South & Ditton recorded 847 crimes (now 890, a change of +5.1%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aylesford South & Ditton 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. Aylesford South & Ditton has a resolution rate of 31.1% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aylesford South & Ditton and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Aylesford South & Ditton 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 Aylesford South & Ditton 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 Aylesford South & Ditton or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aylesford South & Ditton 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.