Holbrook East and West vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    48/100
    Holbrook East and West Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Holbrook East and West vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      48/100
      Average
      Holbrook East and West
      Sussex Police
      447 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.4% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      99/100
      Very Safe
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Kent Police
      11 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.3% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Holbrook East and West
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      48/100 Average
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      447
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      441
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.4%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.7%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Holbrook East and West
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      155 ↑0%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      142 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      27 ↑23%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓87%
      0
      Burglary
      12 ↓37%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      9 ↓47%
      0
      Public Order
      27 ↓7%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      4
      0
      Shoplifting
      12 ↓56%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      7 ↓22%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 48/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Holbrook East and West safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Holbrook East and West has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 447 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 Holbrook East and West vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Holbrook East and West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.4% — 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 Holbrook East and West and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Holbrook East and West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (155 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 Holbrook East and West and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Holbrook East and West recorded 142 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 Holbrook East and West vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Holbrook East and West totalled 155 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 Holbrook East and West and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Holbrook East and West recorded 441 crimes (now 447, a change of +1.4%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Holbrook East and West 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. Holbrook East and West has a resolution rate of 25.7% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Holbrook East and West and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Holbrook East and West falls within the Sussex 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 Holbrook East and West 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 Holbrook East and West or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Holbrook East and West 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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