Epsom & Ewell Central vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Epsom & Ewell Central Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Epsom & Ewell Central vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Epsom & Ewell Central
      Surrey Police
      3,793 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.9% trend
      21.1% 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 Epsom & Ewell Central
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,793
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,516
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.9%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.1%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Epsom & Ewell Central
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      1,218 ↑9%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      620 ↓5%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      207 ↓8%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      201 ↑11%
      0
      Burglary
      141 ↑36%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      280 ↑4%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      184 ↑90%
      0
      Public Order
      340 ↑9%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      41 ↑37%
      0
      Shoplifting
      356 ↑5%
      0
      Theft from Person
      43 ↓14%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      57 ↑36%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↓7%
      0
      Other Crime
      79 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Epsom & Ewell Central safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Epsom & Ewell Central has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,793 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 Epsom & Ewell Central vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Epsom & Ewell Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.9% — 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 Epsom & Ewell Central and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Epsom & Ewell Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,218 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 Epsom & Ewell Central and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Epsom & Ewell Central recorded 620 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 Epsom & Ewell Central vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Epsom & Ewell Central totalled 1,218 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 Epsom & Ewell Central and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Epsom & Ewell Central recorded 3,516 crimes (now 3,793, a change of +7.9%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Epsom & Ewell Central 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. Epsom & Ewell Central has a resolution rate of 21.1% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Epsom & Ewell Central and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Epsom & Ewell Central 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 Epsom & Ewell Central 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 Epsom & Ewell Central or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Epsom & Ewell Central 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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