Kenley vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Kenley Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Kenley vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Kenley
      Metropolitan Police Service
      816 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.8% trend
      18.2% 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 Kenley
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      816
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      895
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.8%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kenley
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      223 ↓5%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      158 ↑20%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      46 ↑7%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      76 ↓5%
      0
      Burglary
      47 ↑7%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↓33%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      35 ↑21%
      0
      Public Order
      34 ↓24%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      16 ↑300%
      0
      Shoplifting
      104 ↓44%
      0
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑300%
      0
      Other Crime
      11 ↑10%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 18/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kenley safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Kenley has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 816 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 Kenley vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Kenley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.8% — 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 Kenley and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Kenley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (223 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 Kenley and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Kenley recorded 158 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 Kenley vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Kenley totalled 223 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 Kenley and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kenley recorded 895 crimes (now 816, a change of -8.8%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kenley 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. Kenley has a resolution rate of 18.2% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

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