Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone
      Surrey Police
      73 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.9% trend
      0% 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 Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      73
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      58
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.9%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      35 ↑35%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      7 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓50%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Burglary
      2 ↓33%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↑67%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      17
      0
      Public Order
      3 ↓73%
      1 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 72/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 73 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 Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.9% — 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 Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (35 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 Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone recorded 7 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 Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone totalled 35 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 Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone recorded 58 crimes (now 73, a change of +25.9%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone 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. Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone has a resolution rate of 0% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone 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 Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone 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 Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bletchingley, Nutfield & Godstone 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.