Crime Rate in Sevenoaks Kippington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sevenoaks Kippington

The total recorded crimes in Sevenoaks Kippington, Sevenoaks, UK in July 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sevenoaks Kippington crime rate of 3.88 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Sevenoaks Kippington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Downsview Road with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Fiennes Way 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 July 2025 the Sevenoaks Kippington has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 3.88 ranking 19th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Kippington)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Kippington)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Kippington)
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 Eastern25 15205 19247 18
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 Kippington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 202512
April 20257
March 20254
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Sevenoaks Kippington in July 2025

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

1. Downsview Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Fiennes Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Parkland Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. White Hart Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Tonbridge Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Clare Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Weald Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cade Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Brattle Wood (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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