Crime Rate in Sevenoaks: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sevenoaks

The total recorded crimes in Sevenoaks, UK in May 2025 are around 686 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sevenoaks crime rate of 5.69 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (226) incidents (12.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (122) incidents (0.83% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (76) incidents (16.92% increase)
Sevenoaks Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Lane with total crimes: 18
  • Main Road with total crimes: 8
  • Oak Road with total crimes: 7

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 (58 crimes), and the safest, Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone (8 crimes), is 50 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Sevenoaks.

Similarly, the area of Sevenoaks North (81 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hartley & Hodsoll Street (25 crimes), with a difference of 56 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Sevenoaks.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Sevenoaks Town and St John's58
Swanley St Mary's48
Swanley White Oak39
Fawkham and West Kingsdown38
Sevenoaks Eastern36

Safest Wards:

Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway14
Crockenhill and Well Hill14
Kemsing12
Cowden and Hever10
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone8

Most Dangerous Areas:

Sevenoaks North81
Swanley West81
Sevenoaks Town & Weald77
Edenbridge60
Darenth Valley46

Safest Areas:

Swanley East & Hextable34
New Ash Green34
Hever, Leigh & Penshurst32
Kemsing & Otford29
Hartley & Hodsoll Street25

Sevenoaks Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sevenoaks has recorded 686 crimes with crime rate of 5.69 ranking 278th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)CrimesRank (Kent)
Tonbridge and Malling826 129,859 1210,249 11
Tunbridge Wells700 119,548 109,318 10
Ashford951 1012,638 911,651 9
Folkestone and Hythe825 910,629 810,233 8
Maidstone1,600 820,408 517,055 7
Dover1,098 712,554 712,219 6
Canterbury1,569 117,254 616,993 5
Swale1,560 517,812 416,687 4
Dartford1,141 414,503 312,932 3
Gravesham911 313,542 212,627 2
Thanet1,583 219,161 118,027 1

Sevenoaks Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 685 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202543
March 202551
February 202545
January 202557
December 202463
November 202461
October 202448
September 202458
August 202445
July 202461
June 2024110

A total of 303 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202524
March 202517
February 202515
January 202518
December 202424
November 202431
October 202437
September 202415
August 202421
July 202427
June 202444

A total of 2963 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 246.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 508 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025226
April 2025201
March 2025227
February 2025218
January 2025212
December 2024224
November 2024226
October 2024224
September 2024192
August 2024255
July 2024250
June 2024508

A total of 380 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202525
March 202521
February 202523
January 202520
December 202416
November 202426
October 202433
September 202422
August 202453
July 202429
June 202482

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
June 202410

A total of 693 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202533
March 202556
February 202544
January 202554
December 202450
November 202456
October 202460
September 202452
August 202468
July 202459
June 202488

A total of 630 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202530
March 202534
February 202555
January 202557
December 202446
November 202445
October 202458
September 202456
August 202459
July 202452
June 2024108

A total of 1198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 99.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025122
April 2025121
March 2025108
February 202572
January 202571
December 202460
November 202473
October 202499
September 202469
August 2024121
July 202492
June 2024190

A total of 79 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20249
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 202426

A total of 945 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202576
April 202565
March 202563
February 202573
January 202547
December 202467
November 202486
October 202468
September 202474
August 202482
July 202468
June 2024176

A total of 515 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202530
March 202548
February 202563
January 202563
December 202442
November 202434
October 202431
September 202439
August 202430
July 202441
June 202472

A total of 244 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202517
March 202523
February 202525
January 202512
December 202423
November 202417
October 202419
September 202419
August 202412
July 202420
June 202434

High Crime Locations Sevenoaks in May 2025

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

1. Park Lane (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences16
Burglary2
2. Main Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Oak Road (Map)
Total7
Other theft6
Shoplifting1
4. Whitecroft (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
5. Caxton Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
6. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons2
Other crime1
Drugs1

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