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 March 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cowden and Hever crime rate of 53.62 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 Mar were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Cowden and Hever Crime Hotspots

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

  • Styles Close with total crimes: 1
  • Prettymans Lane 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Cowden and Hever has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 53.62 ranking 26th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sevenoaks)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's50 4888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's57 1677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak42 5702 2713 3
Edenbridge South and West50 2542 5479 5
Edenbridge North and East50 3509 6397 10
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village30 8579 4664 4
Fawkham and West Kingsdown37 7362 11460 6
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth40 6458 8401 9
Westerham and Crockham Hill24 12508 7423 7
Ash and New Ash Green17 18353 12410 8
Seal and Weald23 15404 9318 13
Dunton Green and Riverhead29 9381 10263 17
Kemsing26 10187 21165 22
Hartley and Hodsoll Street25 11331 15389 11
Sevenoaks Northern13 21339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge23 14348 13297 15
Otford and Shoreham23 13307 16270 16
Sevenoaks Kippington18 17267 17312 14
Sevenoaks Eastern22 16205 19247 18
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount16 19212 18183 21
Hextable14 20200 20191 19
Eynsford11 22154 22184 20
Crockenhill and Well Hill7 2384 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway6 2599 2395 24
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone6 2488 2487 26

Cowden and Hever Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

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
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
June 20242

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241
April 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 March 2025

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. Prettymans Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Pigdown Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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