Kentish Town North vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Kentish Town North Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Kentish Town North vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Kentish Town North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      17,048 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      29.3% 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 Kentish Town North
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      17,048
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      18,230
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.5%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kentish Town North
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      3,948 ↑11%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,293 ↓1%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      1,274 ↓3%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,010 ↓31%
      0
      Burglary
      702 ↓24%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      740 ↓11%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      711 ↑0%
      0
      Public Order
      1,000 ↑6%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      412 ↓12%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1,397 ↓18%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1,083 ↓26%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      258 ↓24%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      81 ↑40%
      0
      Other Crime
      139 ↑10%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kentish Town North safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Kentish Town North has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 17,048 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 Kentish Town North vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Kentish Town North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — 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 Kentish Town North and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Kentish Town North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,293 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 Kentish Town North and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Kentish Town North recorded 4,293 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 Kentish Town North vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Kentish Town North totalled 3,948 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 Kentish Town North and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kentish Town North recorded 18,230 crimes (now 17,048, a change of -6.5%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kentish Town North 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. Kentish Town North has a resolution rate of 29.3% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kentish Town North 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.