Crime Rate in Edenbridge South and West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Edenbridge South and West

The total recorded crimes in Edenbridge South and West, Sevenoaks, UK in February 2026 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Edenbridge South and West crime rate of 7.77 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 South and West, encompassing approximately 5,277 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Edenbridge South and West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Six Penny Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Edenbridge South and West?

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

  • Relative to Sevenoaks:

    • In 2024, Edenbridge South and West reported a higher crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 542 crimes compared to 356. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Edenbridge South and West witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • In 2023, Edenbridge South and West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 479 crimes compared to 352. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Edenbridge South and West witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Edenbridge South and West Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Edenbridge South and West crimes were 542. The crime rate of Edenbridge South and West in 2024 was 102.69 (year) or 8.56 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

In 2023, the total crimes in Edenbridge South and West were around 479 crimes with yearly crime rate of 90.76 (year) or 7.56 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Edenbridge South and West)CrimesRank (Edenbridge South and West)CrimesRank (Edenbridge South and West)
Sevenoaks Town and St John'sNA NA888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary'sNA NA677 3737 2
Swanley White OakNA NA702 2713 3
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley VillageNA NA579 4664 4
Fawkham and West KingsdownNA NA362 11460 6
Edenbridge North and EastNA NA509 6397 10
Westerham and Crockham HillNA NA508 7423 7
Ash and New Ash GreenNA NA353 12410 8
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South DarenthNA NA458 8401 9
Seal and WealdNA NA404 9318 13
Dunton Green and RiverheadNA NA381 10263 17
Hartley and Hodsoll StreetNA NA331 15389 11
Sevenoaks NorthernNA NA339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and SundridgeNA NA348 13297 15
Sevenoaks KippingtonNA NA267 17312 14
Otford and ShorehamNA NA307 16270 16
Sevenoaks EasternNA NA205 19247 18
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers MountNA NA212 18183 21
HextableNA NA200 20191 19
EynsfordNA NA154 22184 20
KemsingNA NA187 21165 22
Crockenhill and Well HillNA NA84 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone CausewayNA NA99 2395 24
Penshurst, Fordcombe and ChiddingstoneNA NA88 2487 26
Cowden and HeverNA NA83 2695 25

Edenbridge South and West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 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 9 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 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 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20267
December 20256
November 202512
October 202510
September 20258
August 20253
July 20259
June 202510
May 20252
April 20259
March 202510
February 20257

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20252
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20262
December 20255
November 20254
October 20257
September 20254
August 20252
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20253
November 20254
October 20253
September 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 20268
December 202511
November 20255
October 20258
September 202513
August 202518
July 202514
June 20256
May 20259
April 20256
March 202527
February 202518

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20253
November 20252
October 20251
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20254
November 20251
October 20255
September 20254
August 20251
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
October 20253
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253

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

MonthCount
October 20251
July 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
July 20251
June 20252

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

MonthCount
September 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Edenbridge South and West in February 2026

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
3. Six Penny Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Wellingtonia Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
5. Pine Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
6. Springfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Manor Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Doggetts Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Katherine Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Lingfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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