Crime Rate in Sevenoaks Northern: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sevenoaks Northern

The total recorded crimes in Sevenoaks Northern, Sevenoaks, UK in March 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sevenoaks Northern crime rate of 2.96 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Sevenoaks Northern Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Moor Road with total crimes: 2
  • Berwick Way with total crimes: 2
  • Weavers Lane 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Sevenoaks Northern has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 2.96 ranking 21th out of 25 in the Sevenoaks, UK

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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sevenoaks)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's50 4888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's57 1677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak42 5702 2713 3
Edenbridge South and West50 2542 5479 5
Edenbridge North and East50 3509 6397 10
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village30 8579 4664 4
Fawkham and West Kingsdown37 7362 11460 6
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth40 6458 8401 9
Westerham and Crockham Hill24 12508 7423 7
Ash and New Ash Green17 18353 12410 8
Seal and Weald23 15404 9318 13
Dunton Green and Riverhead29 9381 10263 17
Kemsing26 10187 21165 22
Hartley and Hodsoll Street25 11331 15389 11
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge23 14348 13297 15
Otford and Shoreham23 13307 16270 16
Sevenoaks Kippington18 17267 17312 14
Sevenoaks Eastern22 16205 19247 18
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount16 19212 18183 21
Hextable14 20200 20191 19
Eynsford11 22154 22184 20
Crockenhill and Well Hill7 2384 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway6 2599 2395 24
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone6 2488 2487 26
Cowden and Hever4 2683 2695 25

Sevenoaks Northern Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 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 Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 202424
May 202412
April 202416

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
July 20242
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20258
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
June 20244
May 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Sevenoaks Northern in March 2025

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

1. The Moor Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Berwick Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Weavers Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Otford Road (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
5. Swanzy Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chatham Hill Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Hawthorn Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Grove Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Watercress Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Filmer Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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