Arnos Grove vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Arnos Grove Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Arnos Grove vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Arnos Grove
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,424 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.6% trend
      33.3% 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 Arnos Grove
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,424
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,426
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.6%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Arnos Grove
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      1,185 ↑12%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,047 ↓7%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      328 ↓23%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      656 ↓4%
      0
      Burglary
      270 ↓17%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      250 ↓11%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      204 ↑1%
      0
      Public Order
      224 ↓7%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      133 ↓1%
      0
      Shoplifting
      878 ↓49%
      0
      Theft from Person
      155 ↑5%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↓25%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑25%
      0
      Other Crime
      56 ↑2%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 11/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Arnos Grove safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Arnos Grove has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,424 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 Arnos Grove vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Arnos Grove shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.6% — 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 Arnos Grove and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Arnos Grove, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,185 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 Arnos Grove and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Arnos Grove recorded 1,047 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 Arnos Grove vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Arnos Grove totalled 1,185 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 Arnos Grove and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Arnos Grove recorded 6,426 crimes (now 5,424, a change of -15.6%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Arnos Grove 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. Arnos Grove has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Arnos Grove and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Arnos Grove falls within the Metropolitan Police Service 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 Arnos Grove 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 Arnos Grove or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Arnos Grove 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.