Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    55/100
    Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      55/100
      Average
      Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford
      Surrey Police
      381 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.2% trend
      26.7% resolved
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      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 Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      55/100 Average
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      381
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      444
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.2%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.7%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      134 ↑23%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      66 ↑2%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      37 ↓27%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓40%
      0
      Burglary
      17 ↓19%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      30 ↓3%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      6 ↓25%
      0
      Public Order
      29 ↓43%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      5 ↑67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      16 ↓61%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Other Crime
      11 ↓35%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 55/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) and recorded 381 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 Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.2% — 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 Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (134 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 Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford recorded 66 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 Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford totalled 134 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 Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford recorded 444 crimes (now 381, a change of -14.2%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford 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. Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford has a resolution rate of 26.7% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford 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 Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford 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 Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Byfleet, West Byfleet & Pyrford 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.