Virginia Water vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Virginia Water Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Virginia Water vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Virginia Water
      Surrey Police
      284 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.9% trend
      25% 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 Virginia Water
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      284
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      405
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓29.9%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Virginia Water
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      106 ↓15%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      46 ↓23%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      27 ↓18%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑7%
      0
      Burglary
      22 ↓57%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓64%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      6 ↓40%
      0
      Public Order
      20 ↓26%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      18 ↓25%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Other Crime
      3 ↓80%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 65/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Virginia Water safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Virginia Water has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 284 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 Virginia Water vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Virginia Water shows a year-on-year crime trend of -29.9% — 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 Virginia Water and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Virginia Water, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (106 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 Virginia Water and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Virginia Water recorded 46 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 Virginia Water vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Virginia Water totalled 106 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 Virginia Water and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Virginia Water recorded 405 crimes (now 284, a change of -29.9%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Virginia Water 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. Virginia Water has a resolution rate of 25% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Virginia Water and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Virginia Water 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 Virginia Water 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 Virginia Water or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Virginia Water 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.