North Bermondsey vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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

      North Bermondsey vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      North Bermondsey
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,426 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.1% trend
      36.8% 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 North Bermondsey
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      15,426
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,405
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.1%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.8%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Bermondsey
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      3,154 ↑5%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,246 ↓2%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      1,695 ↑0%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      670 ↓9%
      0
      Burglary
      812 ↓1%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      534 ↓11%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      531 ↓14%
      0
      Public Order
      714 ↑6%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      568 ↓9%
      0
      Shoplifting
      916 ↑21%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1,988 ↑2%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      388 ↓8%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      83 ↑63%
      0
      Other Crime
      127 ↑8%
      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 North Bermondsey safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      North Bermondsey has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 15,426 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 North Bermondsey vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      North Bermondsey shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.1% — meaning total crimes rose 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 North Bermondsey and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In North Bermondsey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,246 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 North Bermondsey and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      North Bermondsey recorded 3,246 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 North Bermondsey vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in North Bermondsey totalled 3,154 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 North Bermondsey and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Bermondsey recorded 15,405 crimes (now 15,426, a change of +0.1%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Bermondsey 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. North Bermondsey has a resolution rate of 36.8% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

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