Ore vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    32/100
    Ore Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Ore vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      32/100
      Below Average
      Ore
      Sussex Police
      592 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.2% trend
      27.1% 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 Ore
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      32/100 Below Average
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      592
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      505
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.2%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.1%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ore
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      186 ↑0%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      109 ↑28%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      30 ↑3%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↑65%
      0
      Burglary
      18 ↑80%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↑36%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      5 ↓38%
      0
      Public Order
      55 ↑8%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      7 ↑600%
      0
      Shoplifting
      73 ↑14%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑200%
      0
      Other Crime
      14 ↑56%
      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 Ore safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Ore has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 592 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 Ore vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Ore shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.2% — 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 Ore and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Ore, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (186 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 Ore and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Ore recorded 109 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 Ore vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Ore totalled 186 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 Ore and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ore recorded 505 crimes (now 592, a change of +17.2%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ore 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. Ore has a resolution rate of 27.1% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ore and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Ore 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 Ore 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 Ore or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ore 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.