Crime Rate in Sevenoaks Town and St John's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sevenoaks Town and St John's

The total recorded crimes in Sevenoaks Town and St John's, Sevenoaks, UK in February 2026 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sevenoaks Town and St John's crime rate of 2.33 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 Town and St John's, encompassing approximately 15,429 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buckhurst Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Hospital with total crimes: 3
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 3

How safe is Sevenoaks Town and St John's?

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

  • Relative to Sevenoaks:

    • In 2024, Sevenoaks Town and St John's reported a higher crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 888 crimes compared to 356. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sevenoaks Town and St John's witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • In 2023, Sevenoaks Town and St John's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 889 crimes compared to 352. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sevenoaks Town and St John's witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks Town and St John's has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Sevenoaks Town and St John's Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Sevenoaks Town and St John's crimes were 888. The crime rate of Sevenoaks Town and St John's in 2024 was 57.55 (year) or 4.80 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sevenoaks Town and St John's were around 889 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.62 (year) or 4.80 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Town and St John's)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Town and St John's)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Town and St John's)
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
Sevenoaks NorthernNA NA339 14344 12
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 Town and St John's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202610
December 202518
November 202510
October 20256
September 20257
August 20259
July 20259
June 202513
May 202515
April 20258
March 20256
February 202515

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20252
November 20256
October 20253
September 20258
August 20254
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20261
December 202514
November 20253
October 20257
September 20255
August 20258
July 202515
June 20256
May 202511
April 202514
March 20258
February 20255

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20258
November 20254
October 20254
September 20257
August 20258
July 20256
June 20253
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202616
December 202513
November 20258
October 202516
September 202517
August 202525
July 20258
June 202511
May 20259
April 20257
March 20255
February 202516

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
October 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20269
December 20254
November 20256
October 20252
September 20255
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
February 20251

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
September 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20254

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20258

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
August 20251
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
May 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Sevenoaks Town and St John's in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sevenoaks Town and St John's postcode area is presented below.

1. Buckhurst Avenue (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. High Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. St George'S Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St James'S Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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