Biggin Hill vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Biggin Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Biggin Hill vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      24/100
      High Crime
      Biggin Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      748 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.1% trend
      27.4% 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 Biggin Hill
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      748
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      823
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.1%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.4%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Biggin Hill
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      220 ↑4%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      181 ↑19%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      36 ↑0%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      74 ↓39%
      0
      Burglary
      28 ↑12%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      63 ↓11%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      14 ↓18%
      0
      Public Order
      41 ↓7%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      14 ↓13%
      0
      Shoplifting
      54 ↓49%
      0
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑75%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓60%
      0
      Other Crime
      9 ↓18%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 24/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Biggin Hill safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Biggin Hill has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 748 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 Biggin Hill vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Biggin Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.1% — 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 Biggin Hill and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Biggin Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (220 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 Biggin Hill and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Biggin Hill recorded 181 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 Biggin Hill vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Biggin Hill totalled 220 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 Biggin Hill and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Biggin Hill recorded 823 crimes (now 748, a change of -9.1%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Biggin Hill 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. Biggin Hill has a resolution rate of 27.4% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Biggin Hill and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Biggin Hill 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 Biggin Hill 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 Biggin Hill or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Biggin Hill 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.