Worcester Park North vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Worcester Park North Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Worcester Park North vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Worcester Park North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,472 crimes / 12m
      ↑16% trend
      20.9% 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 Worcester Park North
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,472
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,131
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.9%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Worcester Park North
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      702 ↑9%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      584 ↑22%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      146 ↑2%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      208 ↑7%
      0
      Burglary
      110 ↑5%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      160 ↑8%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      88 ↑1%
      0
      Public Order
      159 ↑39%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      42 ↑35%
      0
      Shoplifting
      167 ↑69%
      0
      Theft from Person
      34 ↑70%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↓42%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑13%
      0
      Other Crime
      40 ↑54%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Worcester Park North safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Worcester Park North has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,472 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 Worcester Park North vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Worcester Park North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16% — 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 Worcester Park North and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Worcester Park North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (702 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 Worcester Park North and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Worcester Park North recorded 584 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 Worcester Park North vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Worcester Park North totalled 702 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 Worcester Park North and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Worcester Park North recorded 2,131 crimes (now 2,472, a change of +16%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Worcester Park North 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. Worcester Park North has a resolution rate of 20.9% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Worcester Park North and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Worcester Park North 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 Worcester Park North 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 Worcester Park North or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Worcester Park North 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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