Crime Rate in Sevenoaks Kippington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sevenoaks Kippington

The total recorded crimes in Sevenoaks Kippington, Sevenoaks, UK in February 2026 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sevenoaks Kippington crime rate of 5.33 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 Kippington, encompassing approximately 4,127 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Sevenoaks Kippington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Clare Way 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 areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • 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 areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Kippington)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Kippington)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Kippington)
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
Sevenoaks NorthernNA NA339 14344 12
Brasted, Chevening and SundridgeNA NA348 13297 15
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 Kippington 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 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20253
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20263
December 20258
November 20257
October 20257
September 20255
August 202510
July 20256
June 20255
May 202512
April 20257
March 20254
February 20258

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
September 20251
August 20251

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
September 20254
August 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20251
July 20251
May 20254
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
September 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
July 20251
March 20252

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Sevenoaks Kippington in February 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Clare Way (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Brattle Wood (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
5. Oak Hill Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Letter Box Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. The Rise (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Tonbridge Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Hurst Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Grange Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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