Harefield Village vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Harefield Village Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Harefield Village vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Harefield Village
      Metropolitan Police Service
      423 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      21.1% 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 Harefield Village
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      423
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      431
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.9%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.1%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harefield Village
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      139 ↑9%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      106 ↑20%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      24 ↓11%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↓21%
      0
      Burglary
      19 ↓34%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↓57%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      13 ↑333%
      0
      Public Order
      28 ↑33%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      7 ↑133%
      0
      Shoplifting
      16 ↓24%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      10 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 50/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harefield Village safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Harefield Village has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 423 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 Harefield Village vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

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

      In Harefield Village, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (139 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 Harefield Village and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Harefield Village recorded 106 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 Harefield Village vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Harefield Village totalled 139 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 Harefield Village and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harefield Village recorded 431 crimes (now 423, a change of -1.9%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harefield Village 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. Harefield Village has a resolution rate of 21.1% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harefield Village and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Harefield Village 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 Harefield Village 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 Harefield Village or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harefield Village 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.