Crime Rate in Sevenoaks Kippington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sevenoaks Kippington

The total recorded crimes in Sevenoaks Kippington, Sevenoaks, UK in March 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sevenoaks Kippington crime rate of 4.36 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 Mar were:

  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Sevenoaks Kippington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stafford Way with total crimes: 4
  • Parkland Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hopgarden Lane 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Sevenoaks Kippington has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 4.36 ranking 17th 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.

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
Sevenoaks Northern13 21339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge23 14348 13297 15
Otford and Shoreham23 13307 16270 16
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 Kippington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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
March 20252
December 20241
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20249
August 202411
July 20245
June 202412
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241

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 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 3 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
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Sevenoaks Kippington in March 2025

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

1. Stafford Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Parkland Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
3. Hopgarden Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Burntwood Grove (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Oak Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Shenden Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Oak Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Downsview Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Wood Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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