Crime Rate in Sevenoaks Northern: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sevenoaks Northern

The total recorded crimes in Sevenoaks Northern, Sevenoaks, UK in February 2026 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sevenoaks Northern crime rate of 5.46 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 Northern, encompassing approximately 4,391 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Sevenoaks Northern Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Moor Road with total crimes: 3
  • Greatness Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sevenoaks Northern?

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

  • Relative to Sevenoaks:

    • In 2024, Sevenoaks Northern demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 339 crimes compared to 356.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sevenoaks Northern recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • In 2023, Sevenoaks Northern had fewer crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 344 crimes compared to 352. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Sevenoaks Northern witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sevenoaks Northern Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Sevenoaks Northern crimes were 339. The crime rate of Sevenoaks Northern in 2024 was 77.19 (year) or 6.43 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sevenoaks Northern were around 344 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.33 (year) or 6.53 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Northern)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Northern)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Northern)
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
Seal and WealdNA NA404 9318 13
Dunton Green and RiverheadNA NA381 10263 17
Hartley and Hodsoll StreetNA NA331 15389 11
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

Sevenoaks Northern 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 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20268
December 20252
November 202513
October 20253
September 20258
August 20253
July 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252

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

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20252
November 20253
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20264
December 202511
November 20254
October 20259
September 20259
August 20256
July 202513
June 20256
May 20255
April 202511
March 20256
February 20257

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20251
October 20252
August 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20251
November 20254
October 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20253

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
November 202510
October 20258
September 20252
August 20256
July 20259
June 20252
May 20258
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
September 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20251

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Sevenoaks Northern in February 2026

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

1. The Moor Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Greatness Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
4. A25 (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Watercress Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Otford Road (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
7. Swanzy Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Berwick Way (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Pontoise Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Bradbourne Vale Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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