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 May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway crime rate of 153.34 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Forstall with total crimes: 4
  • Richard'S Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hildenborough Road with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 153.34 ranking 22th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway)CrimesRank (Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway)CrimesRank (Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway)
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
Hextable16 20200 20191 19
Eynsford14 21154 22184 20
Kemsing12 24187 21165 22
Crockenhill and Well Hill14 2384 25136 23
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone8 2688 2487 26
Cowden and Hever10 2583 2695 25

Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway in May 2025

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

1. The Forstall (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Richard'S Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Hildenborough Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Barnetts Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Wyndham Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. B2027 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Vale Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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