Slade Green and Northend vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Slade Green and Northend Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Slade Green and Northend vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Slade Green and Northend
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,882 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.6% trend
      26.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      99/100
      Very Safe
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Kent Police
      11 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.3% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Slade Green and Northend
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,882
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,852
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.6%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.1%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Slade Green and Northend
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      657 ↑23%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      379 ↑15%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      117 ↓20%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      137 ↓6%
      0
      Burglary
      65 ↑20%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      140 ↑14%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      89 ↑14%
      0
      Public Order
      120 ↑14%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      26 ↑37%
      0
      Shoplifting
      80 ↓68%
      0
      Theft from Person
      14 ↓36%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓17%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↑340%
      0
      Other Crime
      31 ↑3%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Slade Green and Northend safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Slade Green and Northend has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,882 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 Slade Green and Northend vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Slade Green and Northend shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.6% — 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 Slade Green and Northend and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Slade Green and Northend, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (657 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 Slade Green and Northend and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Slade Green and Northend recorded 379 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 Slade Green and Northend vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Slade Green and Northend totalled 657 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 Slade Green and Northend and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Slade Green and Northend recorded 1,852 crimes (now 1,882, a change of +1.6%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Slade Green and Northend 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. Slade Green and Northend has a resolution rate of 26.1% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Slade Green and Northend and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Slade Green and Northend 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 Slade Green and Northend 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 Slade Green and Northend or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Slade Green and Northend 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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