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 May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fawkham and West Kingsdown crime rate of 14.05 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (466.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Fawkham and West Kingsdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chancel Close with total crimes: 6
  • Castle Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Fawkham and West Kingsdown has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 14.05 ranking 4th out of 25 in the Sevenoaks, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fawkham and West Kingsdown)CrimesRank (Fawkham and West Kingsdown)CrimesRank (Fawkham and West Kingsdown)
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
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
Eynsford14 21154 22184 20
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

Fawkham and West Kingsdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20253
March 202512
February 20259
January 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 202410
September 20244
August 202419
July 20248
June 202410
May 202413

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 202510
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20249
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Fawkham and West Kingsdown in May 2025

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

1. Chancel Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Castle Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Small Grains (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Symonds Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Colin Chapman Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
8. Three Gates Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Valley Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Scudders Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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