Ash Vale and Ash Wharf vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ash Vale and Ash Wharf vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ash Vale and Ash Wharf safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?
Ash Vale and Ash Wharf has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) and recorded 703 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 Ash Vale and Ash Wharf vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?
Ash Vale and Ash Wharf shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.9% — 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 Ash Vale and Ash Wharf and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?
In Ash Vale and Ash Wharf, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (233 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 Ash Vale and Ash Wharf and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?
Ash Vale and Ash Wharf recorded 106 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 Ash Vale and Ash Wharf vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?
Violent crime in Ash Vale and Ash Wharf totalled 233 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 Ash Vale and Ash Wharf and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ash Vale and Ash Wharf recorded 755 crimes (now 703, a change of -6.9%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ash Vale and Ash Wharf 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. Ash Vale and Ash Wharf has a resolution rate of 23.6% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ash Vale and Ash Wharf and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?
Ash Vale and Ash Wharf falls within the Surrey Police 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 Ash Vale and Ash Wharf 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 Ash Vale and Ash Wharf or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ash Vale and Ash Wharf and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.