Kentish Town South vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Kentish Town South Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Kentish Town South vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Kentish Town South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      18,128 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      33% 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 Kentish Town South
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      18,128
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      20,109
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.9%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kentish Town South
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      3,993 ↑11%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,999 ↓8%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      1,573 ↓9%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      980 ↓31%
      0
      Burglary
      766 ↓19%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      737 ↓15%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      990 ↑4%
      0
      Public Order
      1,010 ↑8%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      526 ↓18%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1,237 ↓23%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1,810 ↓27%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      301 ↓22%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      73 ↑28%
      0
      Other Crime
      133 ↓7%
      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 Kentish Town South safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Kentish Town South has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 18,128 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 South vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Kentish Town South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.9% — 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 Kentish Town South and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Kentish Town South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,999 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 South and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Kentish Town South recorded 3,999 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 South vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Kentish Town South totalled 3,993 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 South and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kentish Town South recorded 20,109 crimes (now 18,128, a change of -9.9%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kentish Town South 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 South has a resolution rate of 33% 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 South and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

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

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