Crime Rate in Sevenoaks: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sevenoaks

The total recorded crimes in Sevenoaks, UK in July 2025 are around 755 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sevenoaks crime rate of 6.26 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (266) incidents (33.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (199) incidents (31.79% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (73) incidents (17.74% increase)
Sevenoaks Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Lane with total crimes: 20
  • Bartholomew Way with total crimes: 10
  • Main Road with total crimes: 8

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 Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Swanley St Mary's (65 crimes), and the safest, Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone (3 crimes), is 62 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Sevenoaks.

Similarly, the area of Swanley West (117 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hever, Leigh & Penshurst (17 crimes), with a difference of 100 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Sevenoaks.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Swanley St Mary's65
Swanley White Oak63
Sevenoaks Town and St John's55
Ash and New Ash Green44
Hartley and Hodsoll Street43

Safest Wards:

Kemsing13
Crockenhill and Well Hill10
Cowden and Hever7
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway7
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Swanley West117
Sevenoaks Town & Weald77
Edenbridge69
Sevenoaks North66
Darenth Valley61

Safest Areas:

Swanley East & Hextable37
Swanley South & Crockenhill35
Sevenoaks West & Chevening34
Kemsing & Otford24
Hever, Leigh & Penshurst17

Sevenoaks Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sevenoaks has recorded 755 crimes with crime rate of 6.26 ranking 269th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)
Tonbridge and Malling831 129,859 1210,249 11
Tunbridge Wells778 119,548 109,318 10
Ashford1,081 1012,638 911,651 9
Folkestone and Hythe931 910,629 810,233 8
Maidstone1,781 820,408 517,055 7
Dover1,088 712,554 712,219 6
Canterbury1,780 117,254 616,993 5
Swale1,664 517,812 416,687 4
Dartford1,334 414,503 312,932 3
Gravesham1,008 313,542 212,627 2
Thanet1,816 219,161 118,027 1

Sevenoaks Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (212 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (71 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 224 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 67 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (226 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (86 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (224 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (99 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (192 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (74 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (255 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (121 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2670 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 222.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 266 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025266
June 2025199
May 2025226
April 2025201
March 2025227
February 2025218
January 2025212
December 2024224
November 2024226
October 2024224
September 2024192
August 2024255

A total of 225 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202517
May 202523
April 202517
March 202523
February 202525
January 202512
December 202423
November 202417
October 202419
September 202419
August 202412

A total of 631 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202540
May 202573
April 202533
March 202556
February 202544
January 202554
December 202450
November 202456
October 202460
September 202452
August 202468

A total of 620 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202552
May 202543
April 202543
March 202551
February 202545
January 202557
December 202463
November 202461
October 202448
September 202458
August 202445

A total of 258 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 202530
April 202524
March 202517
February 202515
January 202518
December 202424
November 202431
October 202437
September 202415
August 202421

A total of 532 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202534
May 202530
April 202530
March 202534
February 202555
January 202557
December 202446
November 202445
October 202458
September 202456
August 202459

A total of 453 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202537
May 202522
April 202530
March 202548
February 202563
January 202563
December 202442
November 202434
October 202431
September 202439
August 202430

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 57 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20249
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 1266 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 105.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 199 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025199
June 2025151
May 2025122
April 2025121
March 2025108
February 202572
January 202571
December 202460
November 202473
October 202499
September 202469
August 2024121

A total of 836 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202573
June 202562
May 202576
April 202565
March 202563
February 202573
January 202547
December 202467
November 202486
October 202468
September 202474
August 202482

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 332 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202530
May 202530
April 202525
March 202521
February 202523
January 202520
December 202416
November 202426
October 202433
September 202422
August 202453

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Sevenoaks in July 2025

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

1. Park Lane (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Bartholomew Way (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
Robbery1
Other theft1
3. Main Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
4. Lilac Gardens (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Drugs1
6. Brambledown (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6

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