St Michaels vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    36/100
    St Michaels Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      St Michaels vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      36/100
      Below Average
      St Michaels
      Sussex Police
      534 crimes / 12m
      ↑50% trend
      34.3% 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 St Michaels
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      36/100 Below Average
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      534
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      356
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑50%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Michaels
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      174 ↑38%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      115 ↑102%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑175%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑33%
      0
      Burglary
      12 ↑100%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↑71%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      12 ↑300%
      0
      Public Order
      49 ↑48%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      0
      Shoplifting
      52 ↓22%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑500%
      0
      Other Crime
      14 ↑27%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 36/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Michaels safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      St Michaels has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) and recorded 534 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 Michaels vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      St Michaels shows a year-on-year crime trend of +50% — 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 Michaels and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In St Michaels, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (174 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 Michaels and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      St Michaels recorded 115 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 Michaels vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in St Michaels totalled 174 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 Michaels and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Michaels recorded 356 crimes (now 534, a change of +50%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Michaels 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 Michaels has a resolution rate of 34.3% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

      St Michaels 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 Michaels 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 Michaels or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Michaels 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.