Crime Rate in Seal and Weald: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Seal and Weald

The total recorded crimes in Seal and Weald, Sevenoaks, UK in March 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Seal and Weald crime rate of 15.82 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 Seal and Weald, encompassing approximately 1,453 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Seal and Weald Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Mills Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Seal Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Seal and Weald?

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

  • Relative to Sevenoaks:

    • In 2024, Seal and Weald reported a higher crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 404 crimes compared to 356. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Seal and Weald witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Seal and Weald had fewer crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 318 crimes compared to 352. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Seal and Weald witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sevenoaks, Seal and Weald has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Seal and Weald Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Seal and Weald has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 15.82 ranking 15th out of 25 in the Sevenoaks, UK

In 2024, the total Seal and Weald crimes were 404. The crime rate of Seal and Weald in 2024 was 277.97 (year) or 23.16 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

In 2023, the total crimes in Seal and Weald were around 318 crimes with yearly crime rate of 218.80 (year) or 18.23 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sevenoaks)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's50 4888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's57 1677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak42 5702 2713 3
Edenbridge South and West50 2542 5479 5
Edenbridge North and East50 3509 6397 10
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village30 8579 4664 4
Fawkham and West Kingsdown37 7362 11460 6
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth40 6458 8401 9
Westerham and Crockham Hill24 12508 7423 7
Ash and New Ash Green17 18353 12410 8
Dunton Green and Riverhead29 9381 10263 17
Kemsing26 10187 21165 22
Hartley and Hodsoll Street25 11331 15389 11
Sevenoaks Northern13 21339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge23 14348 13297 15
Otford and Shoreham23 13307 16270 16
Sevenoaks Kippington18 17267 17312 14
Sevenoaks Eastern22 16205 19247 18
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount16 19212 18183 21
Hextable14 20200 20191 19
Eynsford11 22154 22184 20
Crockenhill and Well Hill7 2384 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway6 2599 2395 24
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone6 2488 2487 26
Cowden and Hever4 2683 2695 25

Seal and Weald Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle 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 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 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 Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202518
January 202522
December 202410
November 202411
October 202422
September 20249
August 202418
July 202425
June 202440
May 202412
April 202432

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
September 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
September 20242
August 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Seal and Weald in March 2025

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

1. Park Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Mills Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Seal Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rycroft Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. White House Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Riverhill (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Underriver House Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Stone Street Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Maidstone Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bentley'S Meadow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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