Crime Rate in Sevenoaks Eastern: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sevenoaks Eastern

The total recorded crimes in Sevenoaks Eastern, Sevenoaks, UK in July 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sevenoaks Eastern crime rate of 3.74 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 Sevenoaks Eastern, encompassing approximately 6,676 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Sevenoaks Eastern Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Little Wood with total crimes: 3
  • Barrack Corner with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sevenoaks Eastern?

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

  • Relative to Sevenoaks:

    • In 2024, Sevenoaks Eastern demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 205 crimes compared to 356.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sevenoaks Eastern recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • In 2023, Sevenoaks Eastern had fewer crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 247 crimes compared to 352. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sevenoaks Eastern recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sevenoaks Eastern Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sevenoaks Eastern has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 3.74 ranking 15th out of 25 in the Sevenoaks, UK

In 2024, the total Sevenoaks Eastern crimes were 205. The crime rate of Sevenoaks Eastern in 2024 was 30.70 (year) or 2.56 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sevenoaks Eastern were around 247 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.99 (year) or 3.08 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Eastern)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Eastern)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Eastern)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's55 3888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's65 1677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak63 2702 2713 3
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village38 7579 4664 4
Ash and New Ash Green44 4353 12410 8
Edenbridge South and West36 9542 5479 5
Hartley and Hodsoll Street43 5331 15389 11
Fawkham and West Kingsdown39 6362 11460 6
Edenbridge North and East33 12509 6397 10
Westerham and Crockham Hill33 11508 7423 7
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth38 8458 8401 9
Seal and Weald31 13404 9318 13
Dunton Green and Riverhead21 17381 10263 17
Sevenoaks Northern34 10339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge28 14348 13297 15
Sevenoaks Kippington16 19267 17312 14
Otford and Shoreham16 20307 16270 16
Eynsford23 16154 22184 20
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount21 18212 18183 21
Hextable13 21200 20191 19
Kemsing13 22187 21165 22
Crockenhill and Well Hill10 2384 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway7 2599 2395 24
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone3 2688 2487 26
Cowden and Hever7 2483 2695 25

Sevenoaks Eastern Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

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

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 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 (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 202515
April 20255
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 202511
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
November 20243
September 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20252
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Sevenoaks Eastern in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sevenoaks Eastern postcode area is presented below.

1. The Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Little Wood (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Barrack Corner (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Nicolson Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Garden Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Nursery Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pinewood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. Bethel Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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