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 March 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Edenbridge South and West crime rate of 9.47 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Edenbridge South and West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanbridge Road with total crimes: 6
  • Springfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Edenbridge South and West has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 9.47 ranking 2th 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.

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 North and East50 3509 6397 10
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 South and West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202518
January 202512
December 202419
November 202414
October 202418
September 202410
August 202412
July 202426
June 202432
May 202431
April 202426

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
January 20255
December 202411
November 202410
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246
July 20248
June 202412
May 202411
April 20245

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
April 20241

High Crime Locations Edenbridge South and West in March 2025

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

1. Stanbridge Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Springfield Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stangrove Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lingfield Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pine Grove (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Regency Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cedar Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Moles Mead (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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