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 July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Edenbridge South and West crime rate of 6.82 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Edenbridge South and West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Cobbetts Way with total crimes: 3
  • Mill Hill with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Edenbridge South and West has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 6.82 ranking 9th out of 25 in the Sevenoaks, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Edenbridge South and West)CrimesRank (Edenbridge South and West)CrimesRank (Edenbridge South and West)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's55 3888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's65 1677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak63 2702 2713 3
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village38 7579 4664 4
Ash and New Ash Green44 4353 12410 8
Hartley and Hodsoll Street43 5331 15389 11
Fawkham and West Kingsdown39 6362 11460 6
Edenbridge North and East33 12509 6397 10
Westerham and Crockham Hill33 11508 7423 7
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth38 8458 8401 9
Seal and Weald31 13404 9318 13
Dunton Green and Riverhead21 17381 10263 17
Sevenoaks Northern34 10339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge28 14348 13297 15
Sevenoaks Kippington16 19267 17312 14
Sevenoaks Eastern25 15205 19247 18
Otford and Shoreham16 20307 16270 16
Eynsford23 16154 22184 20
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount21 18212 18183 21
Hextable13 21200 20191 19
Kemsing13 22187 21165 22
Crockenhill and Well Hill10 2384 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway7 2599 2395 24
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone3 2688 2487 26
Cowden and Hever7 2483 2695 25

Edenbridge South and West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 20252
April 20259
March 202510
February 20257
January 20255
December 202411
November 202410
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
August 20244

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20256
May 20259
April 20256
March 202527
February 202518
January 202512
December 202419
November 202414
October 202418
September 202410
August 202412

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20244

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Edenbridge South and West in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Robbery1
2. Cobbetts Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Mill Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Lingfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Pine Grove (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park View Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Regency Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Hever Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Roman Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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