Crime Rate in Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway

The total recorded crimes in Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway, Sevenoaks, UK in January 2026 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway crime rate of 87.62 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway Crime Hotspots

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

  • B2027 with total crimes: 2
  • Compasses Road with total crimes: 1
  • Barnetts Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway?

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.

Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 87.62 ranking 24th out of 25 in the Sevenoaks, UK

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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway)CrimesRank (Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway)CrimesRank (Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway)
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
Hartley and Hodsoll Street18 15331 15389 11
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
Cowden and Hever5 2683 2695 25

Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20252
July 20251

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20253
October 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
February 20252

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20251
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
February 20251

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20254
October 20252
September 20252
August 20254
July 20252
June 20254
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
July 20251

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
October 20251
June 20251
April 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
May 20254

High Crime Locations Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway in January 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway postcode area is presented below.

1. B2027 (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
2. Compasses Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Barnetts Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Green View Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Meadow Bank (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mill Stream Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Vale Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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