Blackfen and Lamorbey vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Blackfen and Lamorbey Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Blackfen and Lamorbey vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Blackfen and Lamorbey
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,038 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.7% trend
      25.3% 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 Blackfen and Lamorbey
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,038
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,139
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.7%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blackfen and Lamorbey
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      558 ↓5%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      421 ↑4%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      112 ↓26%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      236 ↓13%
      0
      Burglary
      92 ↓1%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      129 ↓24%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      121 ↑29%
      0
      Public Order
      137 ↑2%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      38 ↑15%
      0
      Shoplifting
      118 ↑0%
      0
      Theft from Person
      21 ↓25%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑160%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      34 ↓19%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blackfen and Lamorbey safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Blackfen and Lamorbey has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,038 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 Blackfen and Lamorbey vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Blackfen and Lamorbey shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.7% — 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 Blackfen and Lamorbey and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Blackfen and Lamorbey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (558 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 Blackfen and Lamorbey and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Blackfen and Lamorbey recorded 421 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 Blackfen and Lamorbey vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Blackfen and Lamorbey totalled 558 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 Blackfen and Lamorbey and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blackfen and Lamorbey recorded 2,139 crimes (now 2,038, a change of -4.7%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackfen and Lamorbey 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. Blackfen and Lamorbey has a resolution rate of 25.3% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blackfen and Lamorbey and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Blackfen and Lamorbey 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 Blackfen and Lamorbey 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 Blackfen and Lamorbey or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blackfen and Lamorbey 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.