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 January 2026 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Edenbridge South and West crime rate of 4.55 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Edenbridge South and West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lingfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area 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 January 2026 the Edenbridge South and West has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 4.55 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Edenbridge South and West)CrimesRank (Edenbridge South and West)CrimesRank (Edenbridge South and West)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's50 2888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's54 1677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak37 4702 2713 3
Fawkham and West Kingsdown46 3362 11460 6
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village28 8579 4664 4
Edenbridge North and East36 5509 6397 10
Ash and New Ash Green29 6353 12410 8
Westerham and Crockham Hill27 9508 7423 7
Dunton Green and Riverhead29 7381 10263 17
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth24 11458 8401 9
Seal and Weald15 16404 9318 13
Hartley and Hodsoll Street18 15331 15389 11
Sevenoaks Northern19 13339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge21 12348 13297 15
Sevenoaks Kippington12 20267 17312 14
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount18 14212 18183 21
Otford and Shoreham14 18307 16270 16
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone15 1788 2487 26
Sevenoaks Eastern13 19205 19247 18
Hextable10 23200 20191 19
Eynsford7 25154 22184 20
Kemsing10 22187 21165 22
Crockenhill and Well Hill12 2184 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway8 2499 2395 24
Cowden and Hever5 2683 2695 25

Edenbridge South and West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20252
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 January 2026

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

1. Lingfield Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Orchard Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. B2026 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Roman Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hever Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Leather Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Katherine Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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