Crime Rate in Fawkham and West Kingsdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fawkham and West Kingsdown

The total recorded crimes in Fawkham and West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, UK in February 2026 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fawkham and West Kingsdown crime rate of 9.25 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 Fawkham and West Kingsdown, encompassing approximately 2,703 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Fawkham and West Kingsdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Symonds Close with total crimes: 4
  • Colin Chapman Way with total crimes: 3
  • Phelps Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Fawkham and West Kingsdown?

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

  • Relative to Sevenoaks:

    • In 2024, Fawkham and West Kingsdown reported a higher crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 362 crimes compared to 356. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Fawkham and West Kingsdown witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • In 2023, Fawkham and West Kingsdown experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 460 crimes compared to 352. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Fawkham and West Kingsdown witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sevenoaks, Fawkham and West Kingsdown has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Fawkham and West Kingsdown Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Fawkham and West Kingsdown crimes were 362. The crime rate of Fawkham and West Kingsdown in 2024 was 133.89 (year) or 11.16 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fawkham and West Kingsdown were around 460 crimes with yearly crime rate of 170.13 (year) or 14.18 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Fawkham and West Kingsdown)CrimesRank (Fawkham and West Kingsdown)CrimesRank (Fawkham and West Kingsdown)
Sevenoaks Town and St John'sNA NA888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary'sNA NA677 3737 2
Swanley White OakNA NA702 2713 3
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley VillageNA NA579 4664 4
Edenbridge South and WestNA NA542 5479 5
Edenbridge North and EastNA NA509 6397 10
Westerham and Crockham HillNA NA508 7423 7
Ash and New Ash GreenNA NA353 12410 8
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South DarenthNA NA458 8401 9
Seal and WealdNA NA404 9318 13
Dunton Green and RiverheadNA NA381 10263 17
Hartley and Hodsoll StreetNA NA331 15389 11
Sevenoaks NorthernNA NA339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and SundridgeNA NA348 13297 15
Sevenoaks KippingtonNA NA267 17312 14
Otford and ShorehamNA NA307 16270 16
Sevenoaks EasternNA NA205 19247 18
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers MountNA NA212 18183 21
HextableNA NA200 20191 19
EynsfordNA NA154 22184 20
KemsingNA NA187 21165 22
Crockenhill and Well HillNA NA84 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone CausewayNA NA99 2395 24
Penshurst, Fordcombe and ChiddingstoneNA NA88 2487 26
Cowden and HeverNA NA83 2695 25

Fawkham and West Kingsdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other theft 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 9 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
June 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20252
October 20251
August 20253
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20258
November 20252
October 20253
September 20257
August 20253
July 20252
June 20253
May 20259
April 20252
March 202510
February 20254

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202618
December 20259
November 202510
October 20257
September 202512
August 202520
July 20259
June 20257
May 202517
April 20253
March 202512
February 20259

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20252
November 20255
October 20252
September 20253
August 20257
July 202511
June 20257
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20251
November 20257
October 20255
September 20252
August 20253
July 20258
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
August 20251

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20258
November 20251
October 20251
September 20253
August 20255
July 20254
June 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
August 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
June 20252

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

High Crime Locations Fawkham and West Kingsdown in February 2026

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

1. Symonds Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Colin Chapman Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
3. Phelps Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
4. Knatts Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
6. Valley Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Manor Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Scudders Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Goodbury Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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