London Road vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    London Road Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      London Road vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      London Road
      Sussex Police
      8,517 crimes / 12m
      ↑431.3% trend
      36% 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 London Road
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      8,517
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,603
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑431.3%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A London Road
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      2,115 ↑455%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,792 ↑885%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      561 ↑356%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      149 ↑414%
      0
      Burglary
      165 ↑346%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      361 ↑502%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      398 ↑542%
      0
      Public Order
      773 ↑473%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      147 ↑1031%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1,606 ↑242%
      0
      Theft from Person
      96 ↑284%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      96 ↑113%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      84 ↑394%
      0
      Other Crime
      174 ↑625%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is London Road safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      London Road has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,517 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 London Road vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      London Road shows a year-on-year crime trend of +431.3% — 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 London Road and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In London Road, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,115 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 London Road and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      London Road recorded 1,792 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 London Road vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in London Road totalled 2,115 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 London Road and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, London Road recorded 1,603 crimes (now 8,517, a change of +431.3%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in London Road 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. London Road has a resolution rate of 36% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers London Road and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      London Road 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 London Road 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 London Road or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both London Road 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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