Crime Rate in Crockenhill and Well Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crockenhill and Well Hill

The total recorded crimes in Crockenhill and Well Hill, Sevenoaks, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crockenhill and Well Hill crime rate of 80.00 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 Crockenhill and Well Hill, encompassing approximately 175 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Crockenhill and Well Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eynsford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Broadway with total crimes: 3
  • Stones Cross Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Crockenhill and Well Hill?

To understand the safety of Crockenhill and Well Hill, we need to analyze Crockenhill and Well Hill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Sevenoaks:

    • In 2024, Crockenhill and Well Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 84 crimes compared to 356.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Crockenhill and Well Hill recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • In 2023, Crockenhill and Well Hill had fewer crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 136 crimes compared to 352. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Crockenhill and Well Hill recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sevenoaks, Crockenhill and Well Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Crockenhill and Well Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Crockenhill and Well Hill has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 80.00 ranking 23th out of 25 in the Sevenoaks, UK

In 2024, the total Crockenhill and Well Hill crimes were 84. The crime rate of Crockenhill and Well Hill in 2024 was 480.00 (year) or 40.00 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crockenhill and Well Hill were around 136 crimes with yearly crime rate of 777.14 (year) or 64.76 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crockenhill and Well Hill)CrimesRank (Crockenhill and Well Hill)CrimesRank (Crockenhill and Well Hill)
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
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone8 2688 2487 26
Cowden and Hever10 2583 2695 25

Crockenhill and Well Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other crime dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
May 20241

A total of 3 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.

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May 20251
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Crockenhill and Well Hill in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Crockenhill and Well Hill postcode area is presented below.

1. Eynsford Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime4
2. Broadway (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Stones Cross Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Parkgate Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Rock Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tylers Green Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Harvest Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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