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 May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cowden and Hever crime rate of 134.05 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Cowden and Hever Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pigdown Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Five Fields Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Styles Close 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 May 2025 the Cowden and Hever has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 134.05 ranking 25th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cowden and Hever)CrimesRank (Cowden and Hever)CrimesRank (Cowden and Hever)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's58 1888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's48 2677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak39 3702 2713 3
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village34 7579 4664 4
Fawkham and West Kingsdown38 4362 11460 6
Edenbridge South and West24 15542 5479 5
Sevenoaks Eastern36 5205 19247 18
Edenbridge North and East36 6509 6397 10
Westerham and Crockham Hill25 12508 7423 7
Ash and New Ash Green34 9353 12410 8
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth32 10458 8401 9
Seal and Weald34 8404 9318 13
Dunton Green and Riverhead22 18381 10263 17
Hartley and Hodsoll Street25 13331 15389 11
Sevenoaks Northern27 11339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge22 17348 13297 15
Sevenoaks Kippington24 14267 17312 14
Otford and Shoreham24 16307 16270 16
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount16 19212 18183 21
Hextable16 20200 20191 19
Eynsford14 21154 22184 20
Kemsing12 24187 21165 22
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway14 2299 2395 24
Crockenhill and Well Hill14 2384 25136 23
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone8 2688 2487 26

Cowden and Hever Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 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
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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January 20251
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Pigdown Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Five Fields Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Styles Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Prettymans Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hever Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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