Crime Rate in Cowden and Hever: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cowden and Hever

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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cowden and Hever Crime Hotspots

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

  • Styles Close with total crimes: 1
  • Hever Road with total crimes: 1
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1

How safe is Cowden and Hever?

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.

Cowden and Hever Crime Statstics

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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Cowden and Hever)CrimesRank (Cowden and Hever)CrimesRank (Cowden and Hever)
Sevenoaks Town and St John'sNA NA888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary'sNA NA677 3737 2
Swanley White OakNA NA702 2713 3
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley VillageNA NA579 4664 4
Edenbridge South and WestNA NA542 5479 5
Fawkham and West KingsdownNA NA362 11460 6
Edenbridge North and EastNA NA509 6397 10
Westerham and Crockham HillNA NA508 7423 7
Ash and New Ash GreenNA NA353 12410 8
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South DarenthNA NA458 8401 9
Seal and WealdNA NA404 9318 13
Dunton Green and RiverheadNA NA381 10263 17
Hartley and Hodsoll StreetNA NA331 15389 11
Sevenoaks NorthernNA NA339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and SundridgeNA NA348 13297 15
Sevenoaks KippingtonNA NA267 17312 14
Otford and ShorehamNA NA307 16270 16
Sevenoaks EasternNA NA205 19247 18
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers MountNA NA212 18183 21
HextableNA NA200 20191 19
EynsfordNA NA154 22184 20
KemsingNA NA187 21165 22
Crockenhill and Well HillNA NA84 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone CausewayNA NA99 2395 24
Penshurst, Fordcombe and ChiddingstoneNA NA88 2487 26

Cowden and Hever 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 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 TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
November 20252
October 20252
September 20254
August 20251
July 20254
June 202510
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253

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.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
November 20252
October 20251
September 20253
August 20256
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252

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.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251

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.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20253
October 20251
August 20251
June 20251

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.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

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.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251

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.

MonthCount
October 20252
June 20252
May 20251

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.

MonthCount
July 20251

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.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Cowden and Hever in February 2026

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

1. Styles Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hever Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Pigdown Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Cow Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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