Crowborough (St Johns) vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    Crowborough (St Johns) Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      91/100
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Kent Police

      Crowborough (St Johns) vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Crowborough (St Johns)
      Sussex Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↑75.9% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      91/100
      Very Safe
      Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Kent Police
      15 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.4% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crowborough (St Johns)
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      91/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      51
      15
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      29
      13
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑75.9%
      ↑15.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crowborough (St Johns)
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
      Violent Crime
      21 ↑40%
      4 ↓20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      6 ↑500%
      1
      Other Theft
      4 ↓33%
      5 ↑67%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Burglary
      4 ↑300%
      2 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↑400%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      4 ↑300%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      0
      Other Crime
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 vs 77/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crowborough (St Johns) safer than Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Crowborough (St Johns) has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 51 crimes in the last 12 months. Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 15 crimes. Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crowborough (St Johns) vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Crowborough (St Johns) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +75.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden shows +15.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crowborough (St Johns) and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      In Crowborough (St Johns), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (21 incidents). In Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden, it is Other Theft (5 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crowborough (St Johns) and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Crowborough (St Johns) recorded 6 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 1. 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 Crowborough (St Johns) vs Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Violent crime in Crowborough (St Johns) totalled 21 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crowborough (St Johns) and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crowborough (St Johns) recorded 29 crimes (now 51, a change of +75.9%). Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden recorded 13 crimes previously (now 15, +15.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crowborough (St Johns) 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. Crowborough (St Johns) has a resolution rate of 25% and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crowborough (St Johns) and Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden?

      Crowborough (St Johns) 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 Crowborough (St Johns) 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 Crowborough (St Johns) or Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crowborough (St Johns) 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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