Maidenbower and Worth vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    21/100
    Maidenbower and Worth Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Maidenbower and Worth vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      21/100
      High Crime
      Maidenbower and Worth
      Sussex Police
      630 crimes / 12m
      ↑64.9% trend
      25.3% 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 Maidenbower and Worth
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      21/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      630
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      382
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑64.9%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Maidenbower and Worth
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      261 ↑66%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      126 ↑80%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      45 ↑61%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↑13%
      0
      Burglary
      19 ↑375%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↑70%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      18 ↑200%
      0
      Public Order
      37 ↑32%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      6 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      25 ↑39%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑220%
      0
      Other Crime
      11 ↓27%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 21/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Maidenbower and Worth safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Maidenbower and Worth has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) and recorded 630 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 Maidenbower and Worth vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Maidenbower and Worth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +64.9% — 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 Maidenbower and Worth and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Maidenbower and Worth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (261 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 Maidenbower and Worth and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Maidenbower and Worth recorded 126 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 Maidenbower and Worth vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Maidenbower and Worth totalled 261 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 Maidenbower and Worth and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Maidenbower and Worth recorded 382 crimes (now 630, a change of +64.9%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Maidenbower and Worth 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. Maidenbower and Worth has a resolution rate of 25.3% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Maidenbower and Worth and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Maidenbower and Worth 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 Maidenbower and Worth 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 Maidenbower and Worth or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Maidenbower and Worth 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.