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 March 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Edenbridge North and East crime rate of 14.16 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Edenbridge North and East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Croft Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Main Road with total crimes: 8
  • Sunnyside with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Edenbridge North and East has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 14.16 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sevenoaks)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's50 4888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's57 1677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak42 5702 2713 3
Edenbridge South and West50 2542 5479 5
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village30 8579 4664 4
Fawkham and West Kingsdown37 7362 11460 6
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth40 6458 8401 9
Westerham and Crockham Hill24 12508 7423 7
Ash and New Ash Green17 18353 12410 8
Seal and Weald23 15404 9318 13
Dunton Green and Riverhead29 9381 10263 17
Kemsing26 10187 21165 22
Hartley and Hodsoll Street25 11331 15389 11
Sevenoaks Northern13 21339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge23 14348 13297 15
Otford and Shoreham23 13307 16270 16
Sevenoaks Kippington18 17267 17312 14
Sevenoaks Eastern22 16205 19247 18
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount16 19212 18183 21
Hextable14 20200 20191 19
Eynsford11 22154 22184 20
Crockenhill and Well Hill7 2384 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway6 2599 2395 24
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone6 2488 2487 26
Cowden and Hever4 2683 2695 25

Edenbridge North and East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
November 20242
October 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202515
January 202520
December 202415
November 202422
October 202416
September 202412
August 202415
July 202415
June 202438
May 202419
April 20243

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 202416
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 202424
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202515
January 202511
December 20242
November 20244
October 202411
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
May 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Croft Lane (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Main Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Sunnyside (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Edenbridge (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Woodland Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. Farmstead Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
8. Haxted Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Homestead Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Wayside Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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