Crime Rate in Dunton Green and Riverhead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dunton Green and Riverhead

The total recorded crimes in Dunton Green and Riverhead, Sevenoaks, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunton Green and Riverhead crime rate of 3.21 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 Dunton Green and Riverhead, encompassing approximately 6,852 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
Dunton Green and Riverhead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lusted Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • The Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Dunton Green and Riverhead?

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

  • Relative to Sevenoaks:

    • In 2024, Dunton Green and Riverhead reported a higher crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 381 crimes compared to 356. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dunton Green and Riverhead witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • In 2023, Dunton Green and Riverhead had fewer crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 263 crimes compared to 352. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dunton Green and Riverhead recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sevenoaks, Dunton Green and Riverhead has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Dunton Green and Riverhead Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dunton Green and Riverhead has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 3.21 ranking 18th out of 25 in the Sevenoaks, UK

In 2024, the total Dunton Green and Riverhead crimes were 381. The crime rate of Dunton Green and Riverhead in 2024 was 55.60 (year) or 4.63 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dunton Green and Riverhead were around 263 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.38 (year) or 3.20 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dunton Green and Riverhead)CrimesRank (Dunton Green and Riverhead)CrimesRank (Dunton Green and Riverhead)
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
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 Hever10 2583 2695 25

Dunton Green and Riverhead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
November 20246
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20248
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 202513
February 20255
January 20256
December 202413
November 20249
October 202413
September 20244
August 20245
July 202413
June 202428
May 202411

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20248
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20249
August 20244
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Dunton Green and Riverhead in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Dunton Green and Riverhead postcode area is presented below.

1. Lusted Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. The Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Glyn Davies Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. The Coopers (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Brickfield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Eden Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Crescent Cottages (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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