The total recorded crimes in Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway, Sevenoaks, UK in February 2026 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway crime rate of 32.86 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 Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway, encompassing approximately 91 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway, we need to analyze Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Sevenoaks:
In 2024, Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 99 crimes compared to 356.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.
In 2023, Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway had fewer crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 95 crimes compared to 352. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Sevenoaks, Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In 2024, the total Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway crimes were 99. The crime rate of Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway in 2024 was 1084.34 (year) or 90.36 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.
In 2023, the total crimes in Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway were around 95 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1040.53 (year) or 86.71 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.
February 2026 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
December 2025 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 4 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 1 |
A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway postcode area is presented below.