Royal Hospital vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Royal Hospital Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Royal Hospital vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Royal Hospital
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,268 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      32.5% 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 Royal Hospital
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      16,268
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      18,119
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.2%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.5%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Royal Hospital
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      2,676 ↓4%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,181 ↓5%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      2,239 ↓13%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,400 ↓18%
      0
      Burglary
      604 ↓12%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      579 ↓17%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      385 ↑9%
      0
      Public Order
      758 ↑1%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      429 ↓24%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1,458 ↓8%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2,138 ↓19%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      252 ↓5%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      67 ↑29%
      0
      Other Crime
      102 ↓6%
      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 Royal Hospital safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Royal Hospital has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,268 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 Royal Hospital vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Royal Hospital shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.2% — 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 Royal Hospital and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Royal Hospital, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,181 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 Royal Hospital and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Royal Hospital recorded 3,181 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 Royal Hospital vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Royal Hospital totalled 2,676 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 Royal Hospital and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Royal Hospital recorded 18,119 crimes (now 16,268, a change of -10.2%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Royal Hospital 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. Royal Hospital has a resolution rate of 32.5% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Royal Hospital and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Royal Hospital 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 Royal Hospital 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 Royal Hospital or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Royal Hospital 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.