Crime Rate in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount

The total recorded crimes in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount, Sevenoaks, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount crime rate of 33.02 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 Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount, encompassing approximately 484 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Crime Hotspots

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

  • Deerleap Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Stonehouse Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

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

  • Relative to Sevenoaks:

    • In 2024, Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 212 crimes compared to 356.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • In 2023, Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount had fewer crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 183 crimes compared to 352. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sevenoaks, Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 33.02 ranking 19th out of 25 in the Sevenoaks, UK

In 2024, the total Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount crimes were 212. The crime rate of Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount in 2024 was 437.56 (year) or 36.46 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

In 2023, the total crimes in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount were around 183 crimes with yearly crime rate of 377.71 (year) or 31.48 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount)CrimesRank (Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount)CrimesRank (Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount)
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
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

Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

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

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20253
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 20249
August 20245
July 20244
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
June 20244
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount postcode area is presented below.

1. Deerleap Lane (Map)
Total4
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Stonehouse Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Fort Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Orpington By-Pass (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. London Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Otford Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Crest Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Kilnwood (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Single'S Cross Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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