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 February 2026 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hartley and Hodsoll Street crime rate of 1.56 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hartley and Hodsoll Street Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manor Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Hodsoll Street with total crimes: 2
  • Culcroft with total crimes: 1

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hartley and Hodsoll Street)CrimesRank (Hartley and Hodsoll Street)CrimesRank (Hartley and Hodsoll Street)
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
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
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers MountNA NA212 18183 21
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

Hartley and Hodsoll Street Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

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 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
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 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
October 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
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 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 February 2026

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

1. Manor Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
2. Hodsoll Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Culcroft (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cavendish Square (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Ash Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Hoselands View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Conifer Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Johns Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wickhams Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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