Camden Square vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Camden Square Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Camden Square vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Camden Square
      Metropolitan Police Service
      20,284 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      32.6% 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 Camden Square
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      20,284
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      21,935
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.5%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.6%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Camden Square
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      4,387 ↑7%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,418 ↓2%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      2,043 ↓1%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      970 ↓32%
      0
      Burglary
      741 ↓19%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      748 ↓17%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      1,117 ↑2%
      0
      Public Order
      1,123 ↑9%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      604 ↓15%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1,490 ↓15%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2,065 ↓25%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      331 ↓17%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      78 ↑13%
      0
      Other Crime
      169 ↓8%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Camden Square safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Camden Square has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 20,284 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 Camden Square vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Camden Square shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.5% — 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 Camden Square and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Camden Square, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,418 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 Camden Square and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Camden Square recorded 4,418 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 Camden Square vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Camden Square totalled 4,387 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 Camden Square and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Camden Square recorded 21,935 crimes (now 20,284, a change of -7.5%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Camden Square 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. Camden Square has a resolution rate of 32.6% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Camden Square and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Camden Square 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 Camden Square 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 Camden Square or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Camden Square 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.