Berrylands vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Berrylands Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Berrylands vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Berrylands
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,924 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.1% trend
      28.2% 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 Berrylands
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,924
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,295
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19.1%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.2%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Berrylands
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      1,153 ↑32%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      869 ↑14%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      223 ↓19%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      397 ↑42%
      0
      Burglary
      187 ↑3%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      185 ↓16%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      180 ↑35%
      0
      Public Order
      211 ↑4%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      42 ↓7%
      0
      Shoplifting
      293 ↑69%
      0
      Theft from Person
      59 ↑7%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      49 ↑26%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑79%
      0
      Other Crime
      51 ↑19%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Berrylands safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Berrylands has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,924 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 Berrylands vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Berrylands shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19.1% — 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 Berrylands and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Berrylands, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,153 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 Berrylands and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Berrylands recorded 869 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 Berrylands vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Berrylands totalled 1,153 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 Berrylands and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Berrylands recorded 3,295 crimes (now 3,924, a change of +19.1%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Berrylands 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. Berrylands has a resolution rate of 28.2% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Berrylands and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Berrylands 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 Berrylands 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 Berrylands or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Berrylands 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.