Shepherd's Bush Green vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Shepherd's Bush Green Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Shepherd's Bush Green vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Shepherd's Bush Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      17,976 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      29.9% 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 Shepherd's Bush Green
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      17,976
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      18,526
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.9%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shepherd's Bush Green
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      3,947 ↓2%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,709 ↓8%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      1,503 ↓8%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,046 ↓2%
      0
      Burglary
      647 ↓18%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      644 ↓17%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      981 ↑12%
      0
      Public Order
      1,080 ↑1%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      387 ↓15%
      0
      Shoplifting
      2,769 ↑43%
      0
      Theft from Person
      711 ↓40%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      273 ↓30%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      114 ↓3%
      0
      Other Crime
      165 ↑1%
      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 Shepherd's Bush Green safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Shepherd's Bush Green has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 17,976 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 Shepherd's Bush Green vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Shepherd's Bush Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3% — 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 Shepherd's Bush Green and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Shepherd's Bush Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,947 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 Shepherd's Bush Green and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Shepherd's Bush Green recorded 3,709 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 Shepherd's Bush Green vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Shepherd's Bush Green totalled 3,947 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 Shepherd's Bush Green and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shepherd's Bush Green recorded 18,526 crimes (now 17,976, a change of -3%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shepherd's Bush Green 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. Shepherd's Bush Green has a resolution rate of 29.9% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shepherd's Bush Green and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Shepherd's Bush Green 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 Shepherd's Bush Green 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 Shepherd's Bush Green or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shepherd's Bush Green 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.