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 January 2026 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunton Green and Riverhead crime rate of 4.23 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dunton Green and Riverhead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eden Road with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Crescent Cottages with total crimes: 3

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 January 2026 the Dunton Green and Riverhead has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 4.23 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Dunton Green and Riverhead)CrimesRank (Dunton Green and Riverhead)CrimesRank (Dunton Green and Riverhead)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's50 2888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's54 1677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak37 4702 2713 3
Fawkham and West Kingsdown46 3362 11460 6
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village28 8579 4664 4
Edenbridge South and West24 10542 5479 5
Edenbridge North and East36 5509 6397 10
Ash and New Ash Green29 6353 12410 8
Westerham and Crockham Hill27 9508 7423 7
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth24 11458 8401 9
Seal and Weald15 16404 9318 13
Hartley and Hodsoll Street18 15331 15389 11
Sevenoaks Northern19 13339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge21 12348 13297 15
Sevenoaks Kippington12 20267 17312 14
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount18 14212 18183 21
Otford and Shoreham14 18307 16270 16
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone15 1788 2487 26
Sevenoaks Eastern13 19205 19247 18
Hextable10 23200 20191 19
Eynsford7 25154 22184 20
Kemsing10 22187 21165 22
Crockenhill and Well Hill12 2184 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway8 2499 2395 24
Cowden and Hever5 2683 2695 25

Dunton Green and Riverhead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
October 20251
September 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 202514
November 20257
October 20254
September 20253
August 20254
July 20258
June 20256
May 20253
April 20257
March 202513
February 20255

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20255
November 20253
October 20255
September 20257
August 20254
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
October 20255
September 20251
August 20254
July 20253
June 20255
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
August 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20254
November 20256
October 20256
September 20254
August 20251
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
October 20255
September 20252
August 20254
July 20251
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
September 20255
August 20252
July 20251
May 20254
April 20253
February 20253

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20251
September 20251
August 20252
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251
April 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Dunton Green and Riverhead in January 2026

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

1. Eden Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
3. Crescent Cottages (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
5. The Floats (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
6. Glyn Davies Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Longmeadow (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
9. Darenth Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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