Syon and Brentford Lock vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Syon and Brentford Lock Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Syon and Brentford Lock vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Syon and Brentford Lock
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,280 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.2% trend
      20.6% 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 Syon and Brentford Lock
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,280
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,713
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.2%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.6%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Syon and Brentford Lock
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      1,341 ↑4%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      877 ↓7%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      296 ↓16%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      371 ↓18%
      0
      Burglary
      195 ↑1%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      278 ↑22%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      151 ↓13%
      0
      Public Order
      237 ↓6%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      50 ↓28%
      0
      Shoplifting
      273 ↓48%
      0
      Theft from Person
      122 ↑5%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↓59%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↓6%
      0
      Other Crime
      47 ↑27%
      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 Syon and Brentford Lock safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Syon and Brentford Lock has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,280 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 Syon and Brentford Lock vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Syon and Brentford Lock shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.2% — 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 Syon and Brentford Lock and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Syon and Brentford Lock, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,341 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 Syon and Brentford Lock and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Syon and Brentford Lock recorded 877 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 Syon and Brentford Lock vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Syon and Brentford Lock totalled 1,341 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 Syon and Brentford Lock and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Syon and Brentford Lock recorded 4,713 crimes (now 4,280, a change of -9.2%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Syon and Brentford Lock 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. Syon and Brentford Lock has a resolution rate of 20.6% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Syon and Brentford Lock and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Syon and Brentford Lock 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 Syon and Brentford Lock 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 Syon and Brentford Lock or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Syon and Brentford Lock 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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