Pevensey and Westham vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Pevensey and Westham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Pevensey and Westham vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Pevensey and Westham
      Sussex Police
      585 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      35.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Kent Police
      12 crimes / 12m
      ↓20% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pevensey and Westham
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      585
      12
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      589
      15
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.7%
      ↓20%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pevensey and Westham
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      217 ↑3%
      5 ↑25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      136 ↑30%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      47 ↑21%
      3 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↓42%
      0
      Burglary
      10 ↓47%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↓15%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      11 ↓39%
      0
      Public Order
      48 ↑55%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      0
      Shoplifting
      19 ↓60%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓71%
      0
      Other Crime
      20 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 35/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pevensey and Westham safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Pevensey and Westham has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 585 crimes in the last 12 months. Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 12 crimes. Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pevensey and Westham vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Pevensey and Westham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden shows -20% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pevensey and Westham and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Pevensey and Westham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (217 incidents). In Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden, it is Violent Crime (5 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pevensey and Westham and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Pevensey and Westham recorded 136 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 Pevensey and Westham vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Pevensey and Westham totalled 217 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5 in Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pevensey and Westham and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pevensey and Westham recorded 589 crimes (now 585, a change of -0.7%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 15 crimes previously (now 12, -20%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pevensey and Westham 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. Pevensey and Westham has a resolution rate of 35.5% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pevensey and Westham and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Pevensey and Westham 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 Pevensey and Westham 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 Pevensey and Westham or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pevensey and Westham 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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