Dunton Green and Riverhead vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    Dunton Green and Riverhead Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Dunton Green and Riverhead vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      Dunton Green and Riverhead
      Kent Police
      385 crimes / 12m
      ↑16% trend
      46.4% 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 Dunton Green and Riverhead
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      385
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      332
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      46.4%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dunton Green and Riverhead
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      106 ↑2%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↑46%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      51 ↑59%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      36 ↓18%
      0
      Burglary
      13 ↓35%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↑52%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      11 ↓39%
      0
      Public Order
      9 ↓18%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      30 ↑173%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      0
      Other Crime
      12 ↑9%
      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 Dunton Green and Riverhead safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Dunton Green and Riverhead has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 385 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 Dunton Green and Riverhead vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Dunton Green and Riverhead shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16% — 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 Dunton Green and Riverhead and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Dunton Green and Riverhead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (106 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 Dunton Green and Riverhead and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Dunton Green and Riverhead recorded 67 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 Dunton Green and Riverhead vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Dunton Green and Riverhead totalled 106 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 Dunton Green and Riverhead and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dunton Green and Riverhead recorded 332 crimes (now 385, a change of +16%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dunton Green and Riverhead 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. Dunton Green and Riverhead has a resolution rate of 46.4% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dunton Green and Riverhead and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Dunton Green and Riverhead 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 Dunton Green and Riverhead 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 Dunton Green and Riverhead or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dunton Green and Riverhead 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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