Crime Rate in Eynsford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eynsford

The total recorded crimes in Eynsford, Sevenoaks, UK in January 2026 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eynsford crime rate of 57.42 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 Jan were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Eynsford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Birch Close with total crimes: 1
  • Lullingstone Lane with total crimes: 1

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 January 2026 the Eynsford has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 57.42 ranking 25th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Eynsford)CrimesRank (Eynsford)CrimesRank (Eynsford)
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 South and West24 10542 5479 5
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
Kemsing10 22187 21165 22
Crockenhill and Well Hill12 2184 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway8 2499 2395 24
Cowden and Hever5 2683 2695 25

Eynsford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

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

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20253

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
March 20251

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
September 20255
August 202515
July 20259
June 20256
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
June 20251
March 20255
February 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20251
July 20252
May 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Eynsford in January 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
2. Birch Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
3. Lullingstone Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Crockenhill Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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