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 February 2026 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Seal and Weald crime rate of 15.14 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Seal and Weald Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Pudding Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Maidstone Road with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • 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 areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Seal and Weald)CrimesRank (Seal and Weald)CrimesRank (Seal and Weald)
Sevenoaks Town and St John'sNA NA888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary'sNA NA677 3737 2
Swanley White OakNA NA702 2713 3
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley VillageNA NA579 4664 4
Edenbridge South and WestNA NA542 5479 5
Fawkham and West KingsdownNA NA362 11460 6
Edenbridge North and EastNA NA509 6397 10
Westerham and Crockham HillNA NA508 7423 7
Ash and New Ash GreenNA NA353 12410 8
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South DarenthNA NA458 8401 9
Dunton Green and RiverheadNA NA381 10263 17
Hartley and Hodsoll StreetNA NA331 15389 11
Sevenoaks NorthernNA NA339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and SundridgeNA NA348 13297 15
Sevenoaks KippingtonNA NA267 17312 14
Otford and ShorehamNA NA307 16270 16
Sevenoaks EasternNA NA205 19247 18
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers MountNA NA212 18183 21
HextableNA NA200 20191 19
EynsfordNA NA154 22184 20
KemsingNA NA187 21165 22
Crockenhill and Well HillNA NA84 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone CausewayNA NA99 2395 24
Penshurst, Fordcombe and ChiddingstoneNA NA88 2487 26
Cowden and HeverNA NA83 2695 25

Seal and Weald Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
October 20251
August 20253
July 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 20268
December 202515
November 20258
October 202518
September 202522
August 202520
July 202519
June 202513
May 202521
April 202517
March 202513
February 202518

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20258
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20253
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
November 20252
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
August 20251
May 20251
February 20252

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20253
October 20252
September 20254
August 20254
July 20257
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Seal and Weald in February 2026

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

1. Park Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Pudding Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Maidstone Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Other theft1
4. Hurst Farm Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Morley'S Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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