Bromley Town vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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

      Bromley Town vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Bromley Town
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,114 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      24.4% 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 Bromley Town
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,114
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,936
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.6%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.4%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bromley Town
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      1,170 ↑5%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      904 ↑20%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      358 ↓17%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      397 ↓1%
      0
      Burglary
      149 ↓18%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      275 ↑15%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      311 ↑82%
      0
      Public Order
      367 ↑5%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      150 ↑22%
      0
      Shoplifting
      692 ↓12%
      0
      Theft from Person
      214 ↓22%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↓37%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      38 ↑138%
      0
      Other Crime
      67 ↑14%
      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 Bromley Town safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Bromley Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,114 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 Bromley Town vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Bromley Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.6% — 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 Bromley Town and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Bromley Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,170 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 Bromley Town and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Bromley Town recorded 904 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 Bromley Town vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Bromley Town totalled 1,170 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 Bromley Town and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bromley Town recorded 4,936 crimes (now 5,114, a change of +3.6%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bromley Town 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. Bromley Town has a resolution rate of 24.4% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bromley Town and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Bromley Town 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 Bromley Town 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 Bromley Town or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bromley Town and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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