Crime Rate in Sevenoaks: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sevenoaks

The total recorded crimes in Sevenoaks, UK in February 2026 are around 585 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sevenoaks crime rate of 4.85 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Sevenoaks, encompassing approximately 120,515 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (202) incidents (5.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (100) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (58) incidents (-27.50% decrease)
Sevenoaks Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Park Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Main Road with total crimes: 11

Sevenoaks Police Info:

Kent Police

How safe is Sevenoaks?

To understand the safety of Sevenoaks, we need to analyze Sevenoaks crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Sevenoaks has recorded 9,267 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 76.89 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 220 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 9,149 crimes with a crime rate of 75.92, ranking it 213 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Kent:

    • In 2024, Sevenoaks demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kent average, with 9267 crimes compared to 13931.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Sevenoaks witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sevenoaks had fewer crimes than the Kent average, with 9,149 crimes compared to 13,095. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Sevenoaks witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Sevenoaks is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Kent, Sevenoaks has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Sevenoaks Crime Statstics

In February 2026 the Sevenoaks has recorded 585 crimes with crime rate of 4.85 ranking 246th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 12 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 13 in terms of crime rate in Kent.

In 2024, the total Sevenoaks crimes were 9,267. The crime rate of Sevenoaks in 2024 was 76.89 (year) or 6.41 (month) ranking it 220 danzarous in the UK. Sevenoaks ranked 12 in terms of total crimes and 11 in terms of crime rate in Kent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sevenoaks were around 9,149 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.92 (year) or 6.33 (month) ranking 213 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Kent, Sevenoaks ranked 12 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 12 as per crime rate of Sevenoaks

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)
Tonbridge and Malling677 129,859 1210,249 11
Tunbridge Wells692 119,548 109,318 10
Ashford764 1012,638 911,651 9
Folkestone and Hythe716 910,629 810,233 8
Maidstone1,199 820,408 517,055 7
Dover782 712,554 712,219 6
Canterbury1,308 117,254 616,993 5
Swale1,209 517,812 416,687 4
Dartford1,101 414,503 312,932 3
Gravesham791 313,542 212,627 2
Thanet1,211 219,161 118,027 1

Sevenoaks Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 202 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 100 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (191 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (80 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 226 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 100 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (189 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (120 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (176 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (135 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (190 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (96 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (235 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (163 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 266 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 199 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (199 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (151 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (226 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (122 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (201 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (121 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (227 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (108 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 218 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1547 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 119.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 199 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026100
January 202660
December 2025100
November 2025120
October 2025135
September 202596
August 2025163
July 2025199
June 2025151
May 2025122
April 2025121
March 2025108
February 202572

A total of 540 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.54 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202640
January 202654
December 202535
November 202549
October 202551
September 202555
August 202545
July 202528
June 202534
May 202530
April 202530
March 202534
February 202555

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20252
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20254
June 20258
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 300 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202610
December 202527
November 202512
October 202521
September 202513
August 202538
July 202533
June 202530
May 202530
April 202525
March 202521
February 202523

A total of 662 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202641
January 202660
December 202566
November 202568
October 202550
September 202548
August 202538
July 202545
June 202540
May 202573
April 202533
March 202556
February 202544

A total of 858 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202658
January 202680
December 202553
November 202557
October 202574
September 202556
August 202568
July 202573
June 202562
May 202576
April 202565
March 202563
February 202573

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
September 20254
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252

A total of 2746 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 211.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 266 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026202
January 2026191
December 2025226
November 2025189
October 2025176
September 2025190
August 2025235
July 2025266
June 2025199
May 2025226
April 2025201
March 2025227
February 2025218

A total of 604 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202647
January 202645
December 202537
November 202545
October 202549
September 202543
August 202550
July 202554
June 202552
May 202543
April 202543
March 202551
February 202545

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20253
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20253
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 67 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20268
December 20255
November 20258
October 20254
September 20251
August 20256
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 269 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.69 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202610
December 202525
November 202514
October 202529
September 202521
August 202527
July 202518
June 202517
May 202523
April 202517
March 202523
February 202525

A total of 262 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.15 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202628
December 202523
November 202530
October 202526
September 202517
August 202512
July 202512
June 202514
May 202530
April 202524
March 202517
February 202515

A total of 389 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202632
January 202630
December 202527
November 202525
October 202520
September 202523
August 202518
July 202514
June 202537
May 202522
April 202530
March 202548
February 202563

High Crime Locations Sevenoaks in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sevenoaks postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting4
Public order1
2. Park Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
3. Main Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Vehicle crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Sprucedale Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Public order1
6. Goodley Stock Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2

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