The total recorded crimes in Cowden and Hever, Sevenoaks, UK in February 2026 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cowden and Hever crime rate of 67.02 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 Cowden and Hever, encompassing approximately 74 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Cowden and Hever, we need to analyze Cowden and Hever crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Sevenoaks:
In 2024, Cowden and Hever demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 83 crimes compared to 356.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cowden and Hever recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.
In 2023, Cowden and Hever had fewer crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 95 crimes compared to 352. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cowden and Hever recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Sevenoaks, Cowden and Hever has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In 2024, the total Cowden and Hever crimes were 83. The crime rate of Cowden and Hever in 2024 was 1112.60 (year) or 92.72 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.
In 2023, the total crimes in Cowden and Hever were around 95 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1273.46 (year) or 106.12 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.
February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 4 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 10 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 6 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cowden and Hever postcode area is presented below.