Marine - Shoreham Beach vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    32/100
    Marine - Shoreham Beach Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Marine - Shoreham Beach vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      32/100
      Below Average
      Marine - Shoreham Beach
      Sussex Police
      647 crimes / 12m
      ↑186.3% trend
      42.2% 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 Marine - Shoreham Beach
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      32/100 Below Average
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      647
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      226
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑186.3%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.2%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marine - Shoreham Beach
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      173 ↑147%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      175 ↑182%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      30 ↑88%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑27%
      0
      Burglary
      8 ↑33%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↑96%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      10 ↑100%
      0
      Public Order
      43 ↑207%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      0
      Shoplifting
      122 ↑6000%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Other Crime
      9 ↑29%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 32/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marine - Shoreham Beach safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Marine - Shoreham Beach has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 647 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 Marine - Shoreham Beach vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Marine - Shoreham Beach shows a year-on-year crime trend of +186.3% — 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 Marine - Shoreham Beach and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Marine - Shoreham Beach, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (175 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 Marine - Shoreham Beach and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Marine - Shoreham Beach recorded 175 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 Marine - Shoreham Beach vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Marine - Shoreham Beach totalled 173 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 Marine - Shoreham Beach and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marine - Shoreham Beach recorded 226 crimes (now 647, a change of +186.3%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marine - Shoreham Beach 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. Marine - Shoreham Beach has a resolution rate of 42.2% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marine - Shoreham Beach and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Marine - Shoreham Beach 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 Marine - Shoreham Beach 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 Marine - Shoreham Beach or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marine - Shoreham Beach 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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