Crime Rate in Eynsford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eynsford

The total recorded crimes in Eynsford, Sevenoaks, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eynsford crime rate of 114.85 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 Eynsford, encompassing approximately 121 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Eynsford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Pollyhaugh with total crimes: 2

How safe is Eynsford?

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

  • Relative to Sevenoaks:

    • In 2024, Eynsford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 154 crimes compared to 356.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Eynsford recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • In 2023, Eynsford had fewer crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 184 crimes compared to 352. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Eynsford recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sevenoaks, Eynsford has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Eynsford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Eynsford has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 114.85 ranking 21th out of 25 in the Sevenoaks, UK

In 2024, the total Eynsford crimes were 154. The crime rate of Eynsford in 2024 was 1263.33 (year) or 105.28 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eynsford were around 184 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1509.43 (year) or 125.79 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eynsford)CrimesRank (Eynsford)CrimesRank (Eynsford)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's58 1888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's48 2677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak39 3702 2713 3
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village34 7579 4664 4
Fawkham and West Kingsdown38 4362 11460 6
Edenbridge South and West24 15542 5479 5
Sevenoaks Eastern36 5205 19247 18
Edenbridge North and East36 6509 6397 10
Westerham and Crockham Hill25 12508 7423 7
Ash and New Ash Green34 9353 12410 8
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth32 10458 8401 9
Seal and Weald34 8404 9318 13
Dunton Green and Riverhead22 18381 10263 17
Hartley and Hodsoll Street25 13331 15389 11
Sevenoaks Northern27 11339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge22 17348 13297 15
Sevenoaks Kippington24 14267 17312 14
Otford and Shoreham24 16307 16270 16
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount16 19212 18183 21
Hextable16 20200 20191 19
Kemsing12 24187 21165 22
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway14 2299 2395 24
Crockenhill and Well Hill14 2384 25136 23
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone8 2688 2487 26
Cowden and Hever10 2583 2695 25

Eynsford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 202413

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Eynsford in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Eynsford postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Pollyhaugh (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Gibsons Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Upper Austin Lodge Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Lullingstone Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Saddler'S Park (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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