Boleyn vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Boleyn Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Boleyn vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Boleyn
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,327 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.9% trend
      22.5% 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 Boleyn
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      15,327
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,046
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.9%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.5%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Boleyn
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      4,259 ↑16%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,016 ↑3%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      1,164 ↓18%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,354 ↑3%
      0
      Burglary
      402 ↓28%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      608 ↓9%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      775 ↓1%
      0
      Public Order
      765 ↑19%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      578 ↑5%
      0
      Shoplifting
      592 ↓18%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1,430 ↓1%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      108 ↓19%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      104 ↑76%
      0
      Other Crime
      172 ↑1%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Boleyn safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Boleyn has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 15,327 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 Boleyn vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Boleyn shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.9% — 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 Boleyn and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Boleyn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,259 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 Boleyn and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Boleyn recorded 3,016 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 Boleyn vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Boleyn totalled 4,259 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 Boleyn and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Boleyn recorded 15,046 crimes (now 15,327, a change of +1.9%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Boleyn 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. Boleyn has a resolution rate of 22.5% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

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