Crime Rate in Sevenoaks: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sevenoaks

The total recorded crimes in Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks in January 2025 are around 618 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sevenoaks crime rate of 5.13 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (212) incidents (-5.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (71) incidents (18.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (63) incidents (50.00% increase)
Sevenoaks Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Lane with total crimes: 19
  • Montague Place with total crimes: 12
  • Croft Lane 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 Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Sevenoaks Town and St John's (52 crimes), and the safest, Crockenhill and Well Hill (5 crimes), is 47 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Sevenoaks.

Similarly, the area of Swanley West (77 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to West Kingsdown (17 crimes), with a difference of 60 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Sevenoaks.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Sevenoaks Town and St John's52
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village52
Edenbridge North and East45
Swanley St Mary's41
Seal and Weald40

Safest Wards:

Sevenoaks Kippington14
Cowden and Hever11
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone6
Eynsford5
Crockenhill and Well Hill5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Swanley West77
Sevenoaks Town & Weald75
Edenbridge70
Sevenoaks North51
Knockholt, Shoreham & Dunton Green51

Safest Areas:

Sevenoaks West & Chevening26
Kemsing & Otford25
Hartley & Hodsoll Street20
New Ash Green19
West Kingsdown17

Sevenoaks Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Sevenoaks has recorded 618 crimes with crime rate of 5.13 ranking 254th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 11 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 12 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

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)
Tonbridge and Malling738 109,859 1210,249 11
Tunbridge Wells612 119,548 109,318 10
Ashford883 912,638 911,651 9
Folkestone and Hythe765 810,629 810,233 8
Maidstone1,427 520,408 517,055 7
Dover905 712,554 712,219 6
Canterbury1,246 617,254 616,993 5
Swale1,304 417,812 416,687 4
Dartford1,010 314,503 312,932 3
Gravesham929 213,542 212,627 2
Thanet1,337 119,161 118,027 1

Sevenoaks Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 250 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 92 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (508 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (190 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20249
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 202426

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242

A total of 487 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 60.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202554
December 202450
November 202456
October 202460
September 202452
August 202468
July 202459
June 202488

A total of 2091 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 261.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 508 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025212
December 2024224
November 2024226
October 2024224
September 2024192
August 2024255
July 2024250
June 2024508

A total of 481 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 60.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202557
December 202446
November 202445
October 202458
September 202456
August 202459
July 202452
June 2024108

A total of 775 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 96.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202571
December 202460
November 202473
October 202499
September 202469
August 2024121
July 202492
June 2024190

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
June 202410

A total of 352 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202563
December 202442
November 202434
October 202431
September 202439
August 202430
July 202441
June 202472

A total of 503 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 62.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202557
December 202463
November 202461
October 202448
September 202458
August 202445
July 202461
June 2024110

A total of 217 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202518
December 202424
November 202431
October 202437
September 202415
August 202421
July 202427
June 202444

A total of 281 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202520
December 202416
November 202426
October 202433
September 202422
August 202453
July 202429
June 202482

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 156 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202512
December 202423
November 202417
October 202419
September 202419
August 202412
July 202420
June 202434

A total of 668 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 83.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202547
December 202467
November 202486
October 202468
September 202474
August 202482
July 202468
June 2024176

High Crime Locations Sevenoaks in January 2025

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

1. Park Lane (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences18
Burglary1
2. Montague Place (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Croft Lane (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7

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