Crime Rate in Edenbridge North and East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Edenbridge North and East

The total recorded crimes in Edenbridge North and East, Sevenoaks, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Edenbridge North and East crime rate of 10.19 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 Edenbridge North and East, encompassing approximately 3,531 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Edenbridge North and East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Main Road with total crimes: 8
  • Brooklands Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Station Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Edenbridge North and East?

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

  • Relative to Sevenoaks:

    • In 2024, Edenbridge North and East reported a higher crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 509 crimes compared to 356. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Edenbridge North and East witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • In 2023, Edenbridge North and East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 397 crimes compared to 352. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Edenbridge North and East witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sevenoaks, Edenbridge North and East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Edenbridge North and East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Edenbridge North and East has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 10.19 ranking 6th out of 25 in the Sevenoaks, UK

In 2024, the total Edenbridge North and East crimes were 509. The crime rate of Edenbridge North and East in 2024 was 144.13 (year) or 12.01 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

In 2023, the total crimes in Edenbridge North and East were around 397 crimes with yearly crime rate of 112.41 (year) or 9.37 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Edenbridge North and East)CrimesRank (Edenbridge North and East)CrimesRank (Edenbridge North and East)
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
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 Hever10 2583 2695 25

Edenbridge North and East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 202513
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202514
March 202514
February 202515
January 202520
December 202415
November 202422
October 202416
September 202412
August 202415
July 202415

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
January 20251
November 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
January 20252
November 20242
October 20247
August 20244
July 20243

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
February 202515
January 202511
December 20242
November 20244
October 202411
August 20243
July 20245

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Edenbridge North and East in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Edenbridge North and East postcode area is presented below.

1. Main Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Brooklands Crescent (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Wayside Drive (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Donington Park Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Field Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Sunnyside (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Farmstead Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Croft Lane (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Hole Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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