St Andrews and Leylands vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    St Andrews and Leylands Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      St Andrews and Leylands vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      St Andrews and Leylands
      Sussex Police
      1,311 crimes / 12m
      ↑42% trend
      26.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      99/100
      Very Safe
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Kent Police
      11 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.3% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A St Andrews and Leylands
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,311
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      923
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑42%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.8%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Andrews and Leylands
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      404 ↑45%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      312 ↑38%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      56 ↑70%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓22%
      0
      Burglary
      32 ↓30%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      133 ↑56%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      26 ↑160%
      0
      Public Order
      112 ↑84%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      18 ↑350%
      0
      Shoplifting
      128 ↑25%
      0
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑300%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑11%
      0
      Other Crime
      35 ↑67%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Andrews and Leylands safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      St Andrews and Leylands has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,311 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 St Andrews and Leylands vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      St Andrews and Leylands shows a year-on-year crime trend of +42% — 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 St Andrews and Leylands and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In St Andrews and Leylands, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (404 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 St Andrews and Leylands and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      St Andrews and Leylands recorded 312 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 St Andrews and Leylands vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in St Andrews and Leylands totalled 404 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 St Andrews and Leylands and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Andrews and Leylands recorded 923 crimes (now 1,311, a change of +42%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Andrews and Leylands 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. St Andrews and Leylands has a resolution rate of 26.8% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St Andrews and Leylands and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      St Andrews and Leylands 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 St Andrews and Leylands 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 St Andrews and Leylands or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Andrews and Leylands 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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