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 July 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cowden and Hever crime rate of 93.83 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cowden and Hever Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Paddocks with total crimes: 2
  • Uckfield Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Pigdown Lane with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Cowden and Hever has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 93.83 ranking 24th out of 25 in the Sevenoaks, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cowden and Hever)CrimesRank (Cowden and Hever)CrimesRank (Cowden and Hever)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's55 3888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's65 1677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak63 2702 2713 3
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village38 7579 4664 4
Ash and New Ash Green44 4353 12410 8
Edenbridge South and West36 9542 5479 5
Hartley and Hodsoll Street43 5331 15389 11
Fawkham and West Kingsdown39 6362 11460 6
Edenbridge North and East33 12509 6397 10
Westerham and Crockham Hill33 11508 7423 7
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth38 8458 8401 9
Seal and Weald31 13404 9318 13
Dunton Green and Riverhead21 17381 10263 17
Sevenoaks Northern34 10339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge28 14348 13297 15
Sevenoaks Kippington16 19267 17312 14
Sevenoaks Eastern25 15205 19247 18
Otford and Shoreham16 20307 16270 16
Eynsford23 16154 22184 20
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount21 18212 18183 21
Hextable13 21200 20191 19
Kemsing13 22187 21165 22
Crockenhill and Well Hill10 2384 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway7 2599 2395 24
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone3 2688 2487 26

Cowden and Hever 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 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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Cowden and Hever in July 2025

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

1. The Paddocks (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Uckfield Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pigdown Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Eden Hall (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.