Knightsbridge and Belgravia vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Knightsbridge and Belgravia Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Knightsbridge and Belgravia vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Knightsbridge and Belgravia
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,592 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      34.2% 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 Knightsbridge and Belgravia
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      15,592
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      17,634
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.6%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.2%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Knightsbridge and Belgravia
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      2,305 ↓2%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,763 ↓3%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      2,365 ↓14%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,326 ↓23%
      0
      Burglary
      527 ↓11%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      544 ↓10%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      379 ↑4%
      0
      Public Order
      693 ↓4%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      432 ↓25%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1,453 ↑4%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2,446 ↓26%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      196 ↓15%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      73 ↑28%
      0
      Other Crime
      90 ↓5%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 11/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Knightsbridge and Belgravia safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Knightsbridge and Belgravia has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 15,592 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 Knightsbridge and Belgravia vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Knightsbridge and Belgravia shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.6% — 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 Knightsbridge and Belgravia and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Knightsbridge and Belgravia, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,763 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 Knightsbridge and Belgravia and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Knightsbridge and Belgravia recorded 2,763 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 Knightsbridge and Belgravia vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Knightsbridge and Belgravia totalled 2,305 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 Knightsbridge and Belgravia and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Knightsbridge and Belgravia recorded 17,634 crimes (now 15,592, a change of -11.6%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Knightsbridge and Belgravia 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. Knightsbridge and Belgravia has a resolution rate of 34.2% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Knightsbridge and Belgravia and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Knightsbridge and Belgravia 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 Knightsbridge and Belgravia 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 Knightsbridge and Belgravia or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Knightsbridge and Belgravia 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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