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 January 2026 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hartley and Hodsoll Street crime rate of 2.00 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Hartley and Hodsoll Street Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pitfield with total crimes: 3
  • Porchester Close with total crimes: 3
  • Caxton Close 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 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 January 2026 the Hartley and Hodsoll Street has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 2.00 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hartley and Hodsoll Street)CrimesRank (Hartley and Hodsoll Street)CrimesRank (Hartley and Hodsoll Street)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's50 2888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's54 1677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak37 4702 2713 3
Fawkham and West Kingsdown46 3362 11460 6
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village28 8579 4664 4
Edenbridge South and West24 10542 5479 5
Edenbridge North and East36 5509 6397 10
Ash and New Ash Green29 6353 12410 8
Westerham and Crockham Hill27 9508 7423 7
Dunton Green and Riverhead29 7381 10263 17
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth24 11458 8401 9
Seal and Weald15 16404 9318 13
Sevenoaks Northern19 13339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge21 12348 13297 15
Sevenoaks Kippington12 20267 17312 14
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount18 14212 18183 21
Otford and Shoreham14 18307 16270 16
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone15 1788 2487 26
Sevenoaks Eastern13 19205 19247 18
Hextable10 23200 20191 19
Eynsford7 25154 22184 20
Kemsing10 22187 21165 22
Crockenhill and Well Hill12 2184 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway8 2499 2395 24
Cowden and Hever5 2683 2695 25

Hartley and Hodsoll Street Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20256
November 20255
October 20252
September 20255
August 20259
July 202511
June 20255
May 20255
April 20259
March 202512
February 20254

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20255
October 20255
September 20254
August 202515
July 202518
June 202519
May 20259
April 202510
March 20254
February 20251

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
January 20262
October 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20257
October 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
October 20251
August 20254
July 20253
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
October 20254
September 20252
June 20251
April 20254
February 20254

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
November 20251
July 20252
February 20252

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20251
April 20251

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Hartley and Hodsoll Street in January 2026

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

1. Pitfield (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Porchester Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Caxton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Conifer Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gorse Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Hartley Hill (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Northfield (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Cavendish Square (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Oast Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Gorse Wood Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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