Crime Rate in Otford and Shoreham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Otford and Shoreham

The total recorded crimes in Otford and Shoreham, Sevenoaks, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Otford and Shoreham crime rate of 15.77 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 Otford and Shoreham, encompassing approximately 1,521 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Otford and Shoreham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dane Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hills Lane with total crimes: 2
  • The Charne with total crimes: 2

How safe is Otford and Shoreham?

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

  • Relative to Sevenoaks:

    • In 2024, Otford and Shoreham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 307 crimes compared to 356.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Otford and Shoreham recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • In 2023, Otford and Shoreham had fewer crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 270 crimes compared to 352. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Otford and Shoreham recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Otford and Shoreham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Otford and Shoreham has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 15.77 ranking 16th out of 25 in the Sevenoaks, UK

In 2024, the total Otford and Shoreham crimes were 307. The crime rate of Otford and Shoreham in 2024 was 201.76 (year) or 16.81 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

In 2023, the total crimes in Otford and Shoreham were around 270 crimes with yearly crime rate of 177.44 (year) or 14.79 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Otford and Shoreham)CrimesRank (Otford and Shoreham)CrimesRank (Otford and Shoreham)
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
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

Otford and Shoreham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

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

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (5 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 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 November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20258
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
November 20243
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20249
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

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

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Otford and Shoreham in May 2025

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

1. Dane Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Hills Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. The Charne (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
4. Sevenoaks Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Rye Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Romney Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Twitton Meadows (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hale Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. The Old Walk (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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