St Ann's vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    St Ann's Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      St Ann's vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      St Ann's
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,826 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.3% trend
      28% 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 St Ann's
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      14,826
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,356
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.3%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Ann's
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      3,530 ↑7%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,765 ↑8%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      909 ↓3%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,155 ↑12%
      0
      Burglary
      479 ↓10%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      569 ↓12%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      623 ↓14%
      0
      Public Order
      714 ↑1%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      550 ↓11%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1,060 ↑81%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1,097 ↓25%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      135 ↑5%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      114 ↑63%
      0
      Other Crime
      126 ↓11%
      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
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Ann's safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      St Ann's has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,826 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 St Ann's vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      St Ann's shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.3% — 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 St Ann's and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In St Ann's, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,765 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 St Ann's and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      St Ann's recorded 3,765 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 St Ann's vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in St Ann's totalled 3,530 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 St Ann's and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Ann's recorded 14,356 crimes (now 14,826, a change of +3.3%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Ann's 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. St Ann's has a resolution rate of 28% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St Ann's and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      St Ann's 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 St Ann's 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 St Ann's or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Ann's 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.