Crime Rate in Sevenoaks Kippington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sevenoaks Kippington

The total recorded crimes in Sevenoaks Kippington, Sevenoaks, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sevenoaks Kippington crime rate of 5.81 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 Kippington, encompassing approximately 4,127 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sevenoaks Kippington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Downsview Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sevenoaks Kippington?

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

  • Relative to Sevenoaks:

    • In 2024, Sevenoaks Kippington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 267 crimes compared to 356.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sevenoaks Kippington recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • In 2023, Sevenoaks Kippington had fewer crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 312 crimes compared to 352. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sevenoaks Kippington recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sevenoaks Kippington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sevenoaks Kippington has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 5.81 ranking 14th out of 25 in the Sevenoaks, UK

In 2024, the total Sevenoaks Kippington crimes were 267. The crime rate of Sevenoaks Kippington in 2024 was 64.69 (year) or 5.39 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sevenoaks Kippington were around 312 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.59 (year) or 6.30 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Kippington)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Kippington)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Kippington)
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
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
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

Sevenoaks Kippington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (4 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 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 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 Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 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 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 20254
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20249
August 202411
July 20245
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Sevenoaks Kippington in May 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Downsview Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
4. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Redwood Place (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Letter Box Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Soleoak Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Grassy Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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