Crime Rate in Hartley and Hodsoll Street: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hartley and Hodsoll Street

The total recorded crimes in Hartley and Hodsoll Street, Sevenoaks, UK in March 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hartley and Hodsoll Street crime rate of 2.78 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 Hartley and Hodsoll Street, encompassing approximately 8,996 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Hartley and Hodsoll Street Crime Hotspots

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

  • Porchester Close with total crimes: 4
  • Bramblefield Close with total crimes: 2
  • Fairby Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hartley and Hodsoll Street?

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

  • Relative to Sevenoaks:

    • In 2024, Hartley and Hodsoll Street demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 331 crimes compared to 356.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hartley and Hodsoll Street recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hartley and Hodsoll Street experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 389 crimes compared to 352. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hartley and Hodsoll Street witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sevenoaks, Hartley and Hodsoll Street has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hartley and Hodsoll Street Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hartley and Hodsoll Street has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 2.78 ranking 11th out of 25 in the Sevenoaks, UK

In 2024, the total Hartley and Hodsoll Street crimes were 331. The crime rate of Hartley and Hodsoll Street in 2024 was 36.79 (year) or 3.07 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hartley and Hodsoll Street were around 389 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.24 (year) or 3.60 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sevenoaks)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's50 4888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's57 1677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak42 5702 2713 3
Edenbridge South and West50 2542 5479 5
Edenbridge North and East50 3509 6397 10
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village30 8579 4664 4
Fawkham and West Kingsdown37 7362 11460 6
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth40 6458 8401 9
Westerham and Crockham Hill24 12508 7423 7
Ash and New Ash Green17 18353 12410 8
Seal and Weald23 15404 9318 13
Dunton Green and Riverhead29 9381 10263 17
Kemsing26 10187 21165 22
Sevenoaks Northern13 21339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge23 14348 13297 15
Otford and Shoreham23 13307 16270 16
Sevenoaks Kippington18 17267 17312 14
Sevenoaks Eastern22 16205 19247 18
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount16 19212 18183 21
Hextable14 20200 20191 19
Eynsford11 22154 22184 20
Crockenhill and Well Hill7 2384 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway6 2599 2395 24
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone6 2488 2487 26
Cowden and Hever4 2683 2695 25

Hartley and Hodsoll Street Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 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 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (5 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20243
October 202410
September 20245
August 202411
July 20248
June 202416
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20248
November 20242
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 202418
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hartley and Hodsoll Street in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hartley and Hodsoll Street postcode area is presented below.

1. Porchester Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Bramblefield Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Fairby Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. The Warrens (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hawthorns (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Caxton Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Northfield (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Copse Side (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Crescent (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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