Willingdon and Jevington Ward vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Willingdon and Jevington Ward Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      99/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Willingdon and Jevington Ward vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Willingdon and Jevington Ward
      Sussex Police
      367 crimes / 12m
      ↑18% trend
      35.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      99/100
      Very Safe
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Kent Police
      11 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.3% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Willingdon and Jevington Ward
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      99/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      367
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      311
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.1%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Willingdon and Jevington Ward
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      124 ↑2%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      87 ↑58%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑19%
      4 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓33%
      0
      Burglary
      21 ↑17%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      30 ↑43%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      5 ↑25%
      0
      Public Order
      25 ↓11%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      3
      0
      Shoplifting
      28 ↑47%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      0
      Other Crime
      8 ↑14%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 99/100 vs 52/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Willingdon and Jevington Ward safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Willingdon and Jevington Ward has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 367 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 Willingdon and Jevington Ward vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Willingdon and Jevington Ward shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18% — 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 Willingdon and Jevington Ward and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Willingdon and Jevington Ward, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (124 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 Willingdon and Jevington Ward and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Willingdon and Jevington Ward recorded 87 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 Willingdon and Jevington Ward vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Willingdon and Jevington Ward totalled 124 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 Willingdon and Jevington Ward and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Willingdon and Jevington Ward recorded 311 crimes (now 367, a change of +18%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Willingdon and Jevington Ward 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. Willingdon and Jevington Ward has a resolution rate of 35.1% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Willingdon and Jevington Ward and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Willingdon and Jevington Ward 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 Willingdon and Jevington Ward 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 Willingdon and Jevington Ward or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Willingdon and Jevington Ward 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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