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 February 2026 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount crime rate of 35.09 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 Feb were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Crime Hotspots

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

  • Armstrong Close with total crimes: 4
  • London Road with total crimes: 3
  • London Road 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount)CrimesRank (Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount)CrimesRank (Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount)
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
Fawkham and West KingsdownNA NA362 11460 6
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
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

Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20253
November 20251
October 20255
September 20256
August 20254
July 20253
June 20256
May 20254
April 20251

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20256
November 20252
October 20255
September 20254
August 20251
July 20259
June 20258
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
November 20251
August 20251
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
October 20252
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
October 20252
August 20254
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20254
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252

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

MonthCount
December 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
June 20251

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount in February 2026

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

1. Armstrong Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. London Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. London Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Stonehouse Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Watercroft Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Chelsfield Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. Deerleap Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Halstead Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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