Crime Rate in Eynsford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eynsford

The total recorded crimes in Eynsford, Sevenoaks, UK in July 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eynsford crime rate of 188.68 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Eynsford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • Saddler'S Park with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Eynsford has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 188.68 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eynsford)CrimesRank (Eynsford)CrimesRank (Eynsford)
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
Edenbridge South and West36 9542 5479 5
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
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

Eynsford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 10 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
June 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242

A total of 2 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
August 20241

A total of 3 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
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Eynsford in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Saddler'S Park (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Mill Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Lullingstone Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parsonage Bank (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Riverside (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Old Mill Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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