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 July 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hartley and Hodsoll Street crime rate of 4.78 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Hartley and Hodsoll Street Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brambledown with total crimes: 7
  • Porchester Close with total crimes: 5
  • Culcroft with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • 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 areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • 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 July 2025 the Hartley and Hodsoll Street has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 4.78 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hartley and Hodsoll Street)CrimesRank (Hartley and Hodsoll Street)CrimesRank (Hartley and Hodsoll Street)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's55 3888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's65 1677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak63 2702 2713 3
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village38 7579 4664 4
Ash and New Ash Green44 4353 12410 8
Edenbridge South and West36 9542 5479 5
Fawkham and West Kingsdown39 6362 11460 6
Edenbridge North and East33 12509 6397 10
Westerham and Crockham Hill33 11508 7423 7
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth38 8458 8401 9
Seal and Weald31 13404 9318 13
Dunton Green and Riverhead21 17381 10263 17
Sevenoaks Northern34 10339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge28 14348 13297 15
Sevenoaks Kippington16 19267 17312 14
Sevenoaks Eastern25 15205 19247 18
Otford and Shoreham16 20307 16270 16
Eynsford23 16154 22184 20
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount21 18212 18183 21
Hextable13 21200 20191 19
Kemsing13 22187 21165 22
Crockenhill and Well Hill10 2384 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway7 2599 2395 24
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone3 2688 2487 26
Cowden and Hever7 2483 2695 25

Hartley and Hodsoll Street Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202519
May 20259
April 202510
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20248
November 20242
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 20255
April 20259
March 202512
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20243
October 202410
September 20245
August 202411

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

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20252
December 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 2 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

High Crime Locations Hartley and Hodsoll Street in July 2025

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

1. Brambledown (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Porchester Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Culcroft (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cavendish Square (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hodsoll Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Pitfield (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Fairacre Place (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
8. Johns Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Beechlands Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Caxton Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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