South Leatherhead vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    23/100
    South Leatherhead Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      South Leatherhead vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      23/100
      High Crime
      South Leatherhead
      Surrey Police
      719 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.3% trend
      20% 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 South Leatherhead
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      23/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      719
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      721
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.3%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Leatherhead
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      230 ↑7%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      108 ↑19%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      40 ↓33%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↑72%
      0
      Burglary
      26 ↓13%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↑11%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      22 ↑22%
      0
      Public Order
      82 ↑14%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      10 ↑67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      102 ↓24%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓56%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑250%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      0
      Other Crime
      6 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 23/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Leatherhead safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      South Leatherhead has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) and recorded 719 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 South Leatherhead vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      South Leatherhead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.3% — 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 South Leatherhead and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In South Leatherhead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (230 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 South Leatherhead and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      South Leatherhead recorded 108 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 South Leatherhead vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in South Leatherhead totalled 230 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 South Leatherhead and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Leatherhead recorded 721 crimes (now 719, a change of -0.3%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Leatherhead 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. South Leatherhead has a resolution rate of 20% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers South Leatherhead and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      South Leatherhead 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 South Leatherhead 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 South Leatherhead or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Leatherhead 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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