Cuxton, Halling and Riverside vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    Cuxton, Halling and Riverside Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Cuxton, Halling and Riverside vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      Cuxton, Halling and Riverside
      Kent Police
      492 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.9% trend
      66.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Cuxton, Halling and Riverside
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      492
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      599
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.9%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      66.7%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cuxton, Halling and Riverside
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      149 ↓19%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      104 ↑2%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      41 ↓29%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓50%
      0
      Burglary
      7 ↓74%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓32%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      60 ↑54%
      0
      Public Order
      15 ↓52%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Shoplifting
      30 ↑114%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓88%
      0
      Other Crime
      18 ↓10%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 53/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cuxton, Halling and Riverside safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Cuxton, Halling and Riverside has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 492 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 Cuxton, Halling and Riverside vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Cuxton, Halling and Riverside shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.9% — 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 Cuxton, Halling and Riverside and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Cuxton, Halling and Riverside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (149 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 Cuxton, Halling and Riverside and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Cuxton, Halling and Riverside recorded 104 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 Cuxton, Halling and Riverside vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Cuxton, Halling and Riverside totalled 149 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 Cuxton, Halling and Riverside and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cuxton, Halling and Riverside recorded 599 crimes (now 492, a change of -17.9%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cuxton, Halling and Riverside 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. Cuxton, Halling and Riverside has a resolution rate of 66.7% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cuxton, Halling and Riverside and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Cuxton, Halling and Riverside 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 Cuxton, Halling and Riverside 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 Cuxton, Halling and Riverside or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cuxton, Halling and Riverside 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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