Crime Rate in Hextable: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hextable

The total recorded crimes in Hextable, Sevenoaks, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hextable crime rate of 2.84 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 Hextable, encompassing approximately 5,639 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hextable Crime Hotspots

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

  • Egerton Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • St David'S Road with total crimes: 3
  • Crawfords with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hextable?

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

  • Relative to Sevenoaks:

    • In 2024, Hextable demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 200 crimes compared to 356.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hextable recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • In 2023, Hextable had fewer crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 191 crimes compared to 352. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hextable recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hextable Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hextable has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 2.84 ranking 20th out of 25 in the Sevenoaks, UK

In 2024, the total Hextable crimes were 200. The crime rate of Hextable in 2024 was 35.46 (year) or 2.96 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hextable were around 191 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.87 (year) or 2.82 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hextable)CrimesRank (Hextable)CrimesRank (Hextable)
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
Hartley and Hodsoll Street25 13331 15389 11
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
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

Hextable Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
May 20242

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 202512
January 20254
December 202414
November 20246
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

High Crime Locations Hextable in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hextable postcode area is presented below.

1. Egerton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. St David'S Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Crawfords (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Rowhill Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Durant Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Midfield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. B258 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Claremont Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. New Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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