Crime Rate in Sevenoaks Northern: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sevenoaks Northern

The total recorded crimes in Sevenoaks Northern, Sevenoaks, UK in January 2026 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sevenoaks Northern crime rate of 4.33 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 Northern, encompassing approximately 4,391 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Sevenoaks Northern Crime Hotspots

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

  • Otford Road with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Mill 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 areas in the Sevenoaks.

    • 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 areas in the Sevenoaks.

  • 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 January 2026 the Sevenoaks Northern has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 4.33 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Northern)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Northern)CrimesRank (Sevenoaks Northern)
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
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
Sevenoaks Eastern13 19205 19247 18
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 Northern Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20252
November 202513
October 20253
September 20258
August 20253
July 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 202511
November 20254
October 20259
September 20259
August 20256
July 202513
June 20256
May 20255
April 202511
March 20256
February 20257

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20251

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 202510
October 20258
September 20252
August 20256
July 20259
June 20252
May 20258
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20252
August 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Sevenoaks Northern in January 2026

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

1. Otford Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
3. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Greatness Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Coombe Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Berwick Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Greatness Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Queen'S Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Watercress Close (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
10. Seal Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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