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 May 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Hartley and Hodsoll Street Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caxton Close with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Pitfield 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 May 2025 the Hartley and Hodsoll Street has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 2.78 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hartley and Hodsoll Street)CrimesRank (Hartley and Hodsoll Street)CrimesRank (Hartley and Hodsoll Street)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's58 1888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's48 2677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak39 3702 2713 3
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village34 7579 4664 4
Fawkham and West Kingsdown38 4362 11460 6
Edenbridge South and West24 15542 5479 5
Sevenoaks Eastern36 5205 19247 18
Edenbridge North and East36 6509 6397 10
Westerham and Crockham Hill25 12508 7423 7
Ash and New Ash Green34 9353 12410 8
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth32 10458 8401 9
Seal and Weald34 8404 9318 13
Dunton Green and Riverhead22 18381 10263 17
Sevenoaks Northern27 11339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge22 17348 13297 15
Sevenoaks Kippington24 14267 17312 14
Otford and Shoreham24 16307 16270 16
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount16 19212 18183 21
Hextable16 20200 20191 19
Eynsford14 21154 22184 20
Kemsing12 24187 21165 22
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway14 2299 2395 24
Crockenhill and Well Hill14 2384 25136 23
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone8 2688 2487 26
Cowden and Hever10 2583 2695 25

Hartley and Hodsoll Street Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20248
November 20242
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202512
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20243
October 202410
September 20245
August 202411
July 20248
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 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
June 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Caxton Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Pitfield (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Berrylands (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Culvey Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. The Warrens (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Johns Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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