Crime Rate in Sevenoaks Eastern: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sevenoaks Eastern

The total recorded crimes in Sevenoaks Eastern, Sevenoaks, UK in January 2026 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sevenoaks Eastern crime rate of 1.95 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 Eastern, encompassing approximately 6,676 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sevenoaks Eastern Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nicolson Way with total crimes: 2
  • Allotment Lane with total crimes: 2
  • North View Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sevenoaks Eastern?

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

  • Relative to Sevenoaks:

    • In 2024, Sevenoaks Eastern demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sevenoaks average, with 205 crimes compared to 356.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sevenoaks Eastern recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • In 2023, Sevenoaks Eastern had fewer crimes than the Sevenoaks average, with 247 crimes compared to 352. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sevenoaks Eastern recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sevenoaks Eastern Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Sevenoaks Eastern has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 1.95 ranking 19th out of 25 in the Sevenoaks, UK

In 2024, the total Sevenoaks Eastern crimes were 205. The crime rate of Sevenoaks Eastern in 2024 was 30.70 (year) or 2.56 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sevenoaks Eastern were around 247 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.99 (year) or 3.08 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Sevenoaks.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Eastern)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Eastern)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Eastern)
Sevenoaks Town and St John's50 2888 1889 1
Swanley St Mary's54 1677 3737 2
Swanley White Oak37 4702 2713 3
Fawkham and West Kingsdown46 3362 11460 6
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village28 8579 4664 4
Edenbridge South and West24 10542 5479 5
Edenbridge North and East36 5509 6397 10
Ash and New Ash Green29 6353 12410 8
Westerham and Crockham Hill27 9508 7423 7
Dunton Green and Riverhead29 7381 10263 17
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth24 11458 8401 9
Seal and Weald15 16404 9318 13
Hartley and Hodsoll Street18 15331 15389 11
Sevenoaks Northern19 13339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge21 12348 13297 15
Sevenoaks Kippington12 20267 17312 14
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount18 14212 18183 21
Otford and Shoreham14 18307 16270 16
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone15 1788 2487 26
Hextable10 23200 20191 19
Eynsford7 25154 22184 20
Kemsing10 22187 21165 22
Crockenhill and Well Hill12 2184 25136 23
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway8 2499 2395 24
Cowden and Hever5 2683 2695 25

Sevenoaks Eastern Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
June 20254
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20255
July 20254
June 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 202512
November 20258
October 20253
September 20255
August 20253
July 20258
June 20253
May 202511
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
July 20251
May 20254
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20251
July 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
October 20256
September 20254
August 20255
July 20258
June 20251
May 202515
April 20255
March 20258
February 20253

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20254
September 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20252

High Crime Locations Sevenoaks Eastern in January 2026

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

1. Nicolson Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Allotment Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. North View Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Barrack Corner (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Prospect Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Cobden Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bayham Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Quarry Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Little Wood (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Vine Court Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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